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Can Psilocybin Treat Severe Depression

Journal watch November 3, 2017 DOI: 10.1056/nejm-jw.na45292 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Depression Psilocybin
Key points The FDA categorized psilocybin as a Schedule 1 drug in 1970, largely because of its recreational uses, which include inducing spirituality.

Abstract

In 1970, the FDA categorized psilocybin as a Schedule 1 drug, largely because of its recreational uses, which include inducing spirituality and