UW-Madison announces new psychoactive substance research center

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Monday the creation of their Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances, a research center dedicated to ongoing research and education in psychedelic compounds.

According to a UW-Madison release, the center will conduct research into the science, history and cultural impact of psychedelic agents, as well as potential therapeutic use of psychoactive substances.

“From cannabis to psilocybin and MDMA (more commonly known as ecstasy), psychoactive agents are the new frontier for potential new therapies and medications,” Paul Hutson, founding center director and UW–Madison School of Pharmacy professor said...