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Conditions
Research shows that psychedelics can be effective at treating a variety of mental health conditions and physical illnesses.
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Anxiety
Psychedelic therapy shows promise as a treatment for anxiety, including social anxiety and end-of-life anxiety
Depression
Research suggests that some psychedelic compounds may be useful in treating depression in conjunction with therapy
Substance Abuse Disorders
Studies suggest that psychedelic therapy could be an effective treatment for alcoholism and opioid dependency
Top Questions
- Can ketamine treat depression?
- Can MDMA treat PTSD?
- Can psilocybin help me stop smoking?
- Can psilocybin treat end-of-life anxiety?
- Is ketamine safe for anxiety?
Studies suggest ketamine-assisted therapy is a promising treatment for depression due to its fast-acting ability to relieve depressive symptoms.
MDMA-assisted therapy has the potential to treat PTSD due to its effects on the amygdala, the part of the brain that processes fear that’s overactive in PTSD patients.
Studies suggest that psilocybin-assisted therapy can help with smoking cessation for over a year after treatment.
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Psilocybin-induced mystical experiences have been associated with reduced anxiety in terminally ill patients.
Learn more about psilocybin as an end-of-life anxiety treatment.
Research suggests that ketamine-assisted therapy may be a safe and effective treatment for anxiety disorders.
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