Psilocybin: British study finds 'magic mushroom' drug can be safely used to treat depression

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2022-01-04

Psilocybin: British study finds ‘magic mushroom’ drug can be safely used to treat depression

The psychedelic drug isolated from so-called “magic mushrooms” could be used to help people with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.

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