Danish Azam

"I've learned that I'm open-minded to this possibility": A qualitative study to evaluate the acceptability of a psilocybin-aided smoking cessation treatment for people with HIV who smoke.

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice July 21, 2025 Patricia A. Cioe, Garrett S. Stang, Danish Azam et al. 1 citation

People with HIV (PWH) are disproportionately affected by cigarette use, with a 40 - 70% prevalence rate. Although many express a strong interest in quitting, many PWH who smoke experience lower cessation rates with traditional treatments, in part due to their comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms. Psilocybin, a classic psychedelic referred to as "breakthrough therapy" by the U.S. Food & Drug...

DOI: 10.1186/s13722-025-00563-0 Full text Psychedelic therapy Hiv Tobacco treatment Tobacco cessation +7

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"I've learned that I'm open-minded to this possibility": A qualitative study to evaluate the acceptability of a psilocybin-aided smoking cessation treatment for people with HIV who smoke.