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Review
. 2024 Dec;29(6):611-632.
doi: 10.1017/S1092852924002487. Epub 2025 Jan 10.

Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms

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Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms

Mathieu Fradet et al. CNS Spectr. 2024 Dec.

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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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