Older individuals who have used psychedelics tend to exhibit better cognitive functioning and fewer depressive symptoms compared to those who have not, according to new research published in Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine. However, psychedelic usage was not linked to improvements in episodic memory. Psychedelics are substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often inducing hallucinogenic, euphoric, or introspective experiences. Popular psychedelics include LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms), and ecstasy (MDMA or 3,4-meth…