'Magic mushroom' drug psilocybin eased depression in study
The drug offers "a viable option for individuals seeking to avoid long-term treatment with standard antidepressants,” according to the lead researcher.
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The drug offers "a viable option for individuals seeking to avoid long-term treatment with standard antidepressants,” according to the lead researcher.
The drug offers "a viable option for individuals seeking to avoid long-term treatment with standard antidepressants,” according to the lead researcher.
The results of a study just published confirmed the great potential of psilocybin in the treatment of major depression.
Significant early improvement sustained through day 43 in multicenter study
Phase 2 data suggest significant sustained benefits with an experimental psilocybin drug in the treatment of major depressive disorder.