By Iris Kulbatski — 2020
Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin are being tested to treat mental illness. They're also expanding our understanding about human consciousness.
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To treat depression, the neurons which control the hormones serotonin and dopamine in our brains seem to get all the attention.
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The mind-altering drug has been shown to help people suffering from anxiety and depression. But how it helps, who it will serve, and who will profit are open questions.
Two studies used psilocybin to see if the drug could reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients. The results were striking.