Are magic mushrooms the cure to what ails MMA fighters' brains?

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2021-03-17

Are magic mushrooms the cure to what ails MMA fighters’ brains?

Current and former MMA fighters are using psilocybin to treat a variety of ailments. Could the drug move from popular fad to medical treatment?

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