Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Alcohol Addiction: Study

A first-of-its-kind analysis has revealed how psilocybin therapy helps treat alcohol addiction. Researchers at NYU, UC San Francisco, and Fluence investigated the therapeutic mechanisms that led a cohort of people with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) to significantly reduce negative drinking behavior after participating in an earlier landmark psilocybin clinical trial. The study revealed several common themes among participants that could help inform future research and therapeutic applications as more states move to promote psychedelic studies and regulated access.