Policy in focus: Is psilocybin the next cannabis?
Canadian Medical Association Journal November 14, 2021 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.1095974 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Psilocybin |
| Topics | Addiction Cannabis Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Magic telescope Hallucinogen Focus optics |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key findings | Research into the therapeutic use of psilocybin for depression and addiction is growing alongside unregulated dispensaries. |
Abstract
Research interest in the therapeutic use of psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," is growing alongside a "wild west" of dispensaries in Canada and the United States. The past decade has seen a revival of research exploring the clinical use of psychedelics in treating depression, addiction,