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This paper reviews research on using psychedelic drugs to treat addiction. The authors say scientific and medical interest has grown a lot in the last ten years and that early evidence is starting to show these treatments can be safe and may help with psychiatric problems including addiction. The review…
Researchers reviewed the fast-growing interest in psychedelic therapies. They found that even though hundreds of studies are under way, no psychedelic medicine is officially approved for any mental health condition yet. The review explains the kinds of drugs being tested, the conditions people hope to treat, and big challenges such…
