A colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius). The rarely seen amphibian is native to parts of Northwestern Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. Image: Vladimir Wrangel (Shutterstock) A potential depression ...

A new study claims that the toxins from toads could serve as a helpful treatment for various mental health conditions. The study was conducted on a species of toad called the Colorado River toad, ...

Hallucinogenic compounds that activate multiple receptors, found in Colorado River toads, show “promising transdiagnostic therapeutic with rapid and lasting effects” for conditions such as depression ...

It is becoming increasingly accepted that classic psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and mescaline can act as antidepressants and anti-anxiety treatments in addition to causing ...

The Colorado River toad is known for its psychedelic properties, but could it be hiding a major medicinal secret? (Picture: Getty Images) A hallucinogenic toad’s venom could be a new form of ...

Pima Animal Care Center says if your pet comes in contact with a Colorado River Toad, also known as the Sonoran Toad, you should flush your pet's mouth with water as soon as possible. Yahoo Life ...

The US National Park Service issued a statement asking those who visit these protected areas to refrain from licking toads. Through a statement on its Facebook account, the National Park Service (NPS) ...

“On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs delves into his personal journey with psychedelic toad venom, emphasizing both the intrigue and caution surrounding the substance.” On a recent episode of ...

Park officials are warning people to please avoid licking random toads they may encounter in the outdoors. Last week, the National Park Service shared a black and white photo of a Sonoran Desert toad ...