Magic-mushroom drug can treat severe depression, trial suggests – BBC News

A medicine based on a compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms can enhance the signs and symptoms of serious anxiety for as much as 12 weeks, a trial has revealed.

A 25mg tablet of psilocybin puts clients in a dreamlike state and also makes mental treatment more probable to be successful.

However the short-term side-effects could be frightening and assistance needs to constantly be on hand, the scientists stated.

Experts included bigger studies with a lot longer follow-up are still needed.

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