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Psychedelics are "anti-distressants"with benefits beyond treating depression

Allan Rose Hill
Oct 18, 2024
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image: Serrgey75/Shutterstock

Psilocybin—the hallucinogen in magic mushrooms—continues to show promise as an anti-depressant, especially when combined with psychotherapy. Meanwhile though, it's being explored for treating anxiety, OCD, irritable bowel syndrome, and other disorders. Two phase 2 clinical trials showing its efficacy in helping with hostilit…

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