Single Dose of Psychedelic Compound Provides Long-Term Depression Relief for Cancer Patients
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A study reveals that a single dose of psilocybin can alleviate depression for at least five years, with 67% of participants remaining in remission, suggesting long-lasting benefits of psychedelic therapy for severe depression, though further research is needed due to small sample sizes.
- Just 1 dose of magic mushroom compound eases depression for at least 5 years in most patients, small study suggests Live Science
- Single psilocybin trip delivers two years of depression relief for cancer patients ScienceDaily
- Psychedelics may help cancer patients with depression upi.com
- This Recreational Drug May Help Cancer Patients with Depression. It’s Not Weed People.com
- How One Dose of Psilocybin Treats Depression Medscape
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