In work recently published in theJournal of Psychopharmacology, scientists have breathed new life into a decades-old tool for understanding the psychedelic experience, expanding our grasp of these profound states of mind. By reviving and updating the Psychedelic Experience Scale, researchers can better explore the subjective effects of psychedelic substances, paving the way for new understandings of consciousness and opening the door to innovative approaches for treating mental health conditions. Psychedelic substances, such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms), have fascinated bot…