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Top federal health official highlights ‘growing evidence’ psilocybin can treat addiction, depression and more


The head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there’s “growing evidence” that psilocybin could represent a novel therapy option in the treatment of substance misuse, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. While NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli cautioned that the agency is not advising people to use the psychedelic for recreational purposes, initial […]

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