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Scientists Think This Psychedelic Drug Could Help Treat Anorexia


The psychedelic drug psilocybin (as found in 'magic' mushrooms) has promising potential as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, according to new research that looked at its effects on an animal model of the condition.

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