Cenk Uygur
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Magic Mushrooms May Cure Depression
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May 19, 2016
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3:15Now PlayingA new study on magic mushrooms has yielded positive results for individuals suffering from depression. This was a small study which builds on a larger body of research in the field. Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (ThinkTank), hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
"May 17 Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may one day be an effective treatment for patients with severe depression who fail to recover using other therapies, scientists said on Tuesday.
A small-scale pilot study of psilocybin's use in cases of treatment-resistant depression showed it was safe and effective, the British researchers said.
Of 12 patients given the drug, all showed some decrease in symptoms of depression for at least three weeks. Seven continued to show a positive response at three months. Five remained in remission beyond the three months...
Magic mushrooms grow worldwide and have been used since ancient times, both for recreation and for religious rites.”*
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