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Healthcare Quarterly May 31, 2010 DOI: 10.12927/hcq.2010.21805 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 29 |
| Population | Cancer patients with anxiety or depression |
| Intervention | psychedelic drugs |
| Keywords | Best practice Public relations Law Jungian analytical psychology |
| Key findings | A high dose of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy significantly reduced anxiety and depression in cancer patients, with benefits lasting over six months. |
Abstract
Magic Mushrooms and Cancer TherapyA study at New York University has found that the controlled use of psychedelic drugs can help doctors treat cancer anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder."I think it made me more aware of what was so important and what was making me either sad or depressed.I think it was revelatory, " said a participant of the study.The therapy aims to help patients enrich their lives in the time they have left.