Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms
- PMID: 39789676
- DOI: 10.1017/S1092852924002487
Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms
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- Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms - ERRATUM.CNS Spectr. 2025 Jun 9;30(1):e42. doi: 10.1017/S1092852925100291. CNS Spectr. 2025. PMID: 40485503 No abstract available.
Abstract
Psilocybin therapy has recently emerged as a promising new treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. This chapter summarizes the most recent data on its safety and efficacy. The delivery of psilocybin therapy and its subjective effects are also presented. Furthermore, this chapter outlines our current understanding of psilocybin's pharmacology and neurobiological effects. Other similar psychedelic substances with encouraging therapeutic potential are briefly presented.
Keywords: Depression; Hallucinogenic mushrooms; Magic mushrooms; Psilocybin; Psilocybin-assisted therapy; Psychedelics; Treatment-resistant depression.
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