“The findings are both intriguing and sobering.'
- The psychedelic chemical in “magic mushrooms” may ease depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a preliminary study found.
Researchers tested the chemical in 233 adults in the U.S., Europe and Canada. Each swallowed capsule contains one of three doses of psilocybin during a 6-to 8-hour session. Two mental health specialists guided them through hallucinatory experiences. Side effects, including headaches and nausea, were common in all three study groups. Serious side effects were uncommon but they included suicidal thoughts and self-injury — mostly in participants with a history of suicidal thoughts.
However, he said it’s likely that additional doses would be needed to achieve long-lasting results. That could make use costly, given the need for several hours of medically supervised treatment.
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