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Can magic mushrooms help treat anorexia?

Can magic mushrooms help treat anorexia?

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What happened when people with anorexia tried psilocybin

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A small clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, the psychedelic
compound in magic mushrooms, may help some people with anorexia
when combined with intensive therapy. Science Quickly host Rachel
Feltman speaks with health journalist Alexandra Pattillo about what
early research has found, why scientists think psychedelics could
help loosen the rigid thought patterns associated with eating
disorders, and why experts say larger studies are needed before the
treatment can be considered a proven option Recommended Reading:
Could psilocybin be the key to treating anorexia? Americans
are increasingly open to using psychedelics for medical reasons
Trump’s psychedelics executive order could accelerate new
treatments—including for children E-mail us at
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