Magic mushrooms show promise in treatment for depression, study says
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#5GKH3)
Trial suggests psilocybin combined with psychological therapy is as effective as antidepressant drug
Magic mushrooms have a long and rich history. Now scientists say they could play an important role in the future, with their active ingredient a promising treatment for depression.
The results from a small, phase two clinical trial have revealed that two doses of psilocybin appears to be as effective as the common antidepressant escitalopram in treating moderate to severe major depressive disorder, at least when combined with psychological therapy.
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