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Magic mushrooms can work against depression

22/08/2022 08:53 PM | Click to read full article

A study has discovered that psilocybin, a psychedelic substance present in magic mushrooms, aids in "opening up" the brains of depressed individuals even weeks after use.

This research was conducted by the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London using brain scans from nearly 60 patients who were receiving treatment for depression. 

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