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Results published of clinical trial of Psilocybin for treating depression

Researchers at Imperial College have published results of a clinical trial comparing treatment using psilocybin (the active psychedelic element of Magic Mushrooms) with Escitalopram, a leading anti-depressant drug. The study although small (59 patients),  found no significant difference in the efficacy of the two treatments, and no adverse side effects. Given Read more…

By Horatio Mortimer, ago