"Psychedelic Drug Shows Promise in Anorexia Treatment"

New research from Monash University suggests that the psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in 'magic' mushrooms, could help treat anorexia nervosa by breaking rigid thought patterns and enhancing cognitive flexibility. Animal model studies showed that psilocybin helped rats maintain a healthy body weight and adapt better to learning tasks. The study identified the 5-HT1A serotonin receptor as crucial for these cognitive benefits, paving the way for future human trials.