New Study: How Psychedelics Push Your Brain To Dream While Awake
April 7, 2026
Under the influence of the drug, the brain’s internal imagery overrides external reality
Under the influence of the drug, the brain’s internal imagery overrides external reality
Among the findings: ‘Store’ surpassed ‘family member or friend’ as the most frequently reported source of cannabis since previous survey
Conclusions are nearly identical to a study comparing drivers who abstained from cannabis for 48 hours to that of non-users
Participants in all three groups experienced significant decreases in their anxiety during the study
Consistent with prior analyses, most products contained THC percentages exceeding legal limits
More than 35% of those surveyed acknowledged having consumed CBD, primarily to mitigate pain, relieve anxiety, or improve sleep
Participants reported improvements in their sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life
“There are no empirically supported thresholds for blood or oral fluids that reliably indicate cannabis impairment.”
“These findings reinforce the reality that regulated markets more successfully keep cannabis out of the hands of young people than does prohibition.”
“The published articles showcase a wide range of research on the intersection of cannabis policy, regulation and science, and highlight gaps for future research.”
