psilocybin

Could magic mushrooms replace oxycodone?  Ingredient found in psychedelic helps treat chronic pain by reshaping the brain, study suggests

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Could magic mushrooms replace oxycodone?  Ingredient found in psychedelic helps treat chronic pain by reshaping the brain, study suggests

Rats given psilocybin became less sensitive to pain for weeks after being treated Chronic pain can reshape connections in the brain, but so can psilocybin Two of the study authors work for a company aiming to market the drug for pain READ MORE: Can magic mushrooms really cure depression? The jury is still out An injection … Read more

Psilocybin for mental health: Could microdosing aid treatment?

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Psilocybin for mental health: Could microdosing aid treatment?

Share on PinterestCould very small doses of the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms help treat mental health conditions? Image credit: Wirestock/Getty Images. Although there are many treatment options, mental health disorders can be difficult to treat sometimes. For this reason, researchers have been looking at potential alternative treatments, including as psychedelic drugs such as … Read more