weltschmerz
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 16, 2020 18:23:28 GMT -5
A single dose of psilocybin, a compound found in "magic mushrooms," provides long-term relief of anxiety and depression in cancer patients, a new study finds. In fact, cancer patients who were given psilocybin reported reductions in anxiety, depression, hopelessness, demoralization, and death anxiety more than four years after receiving the dose in combination with psychotherapy. "Our findings strongly suggest that psilocybin therapy is a promising means of improving the emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being of patients with life-threatening cancer," said Dr. Stephen Ross, associate professor of psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. www.ctvnews.ca/health/magic-mushroom-drug-can-reduce-anxiety-and-depression-for-years-study-1.4786605 |
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toomuchreality
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Favorite Drink: Sometimes I drink water... just to surprise my liver!
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 16, 2020 22:09:42 GMT -5
Wow. Seems like a good find.
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NomoreDramaQ1015
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 17, 2020 16:55:15 GMT -5
Have you read this? It's a really interesting book. It talks a lot about the potential clinical benefits of LSD and also discusses the history of how/why it became illegal to begin with. I didn't think I would get into it as much as I did, I ended up finishing it in a couple days.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
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weltschmerz
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 17, 2020 17:43:53 GMT -5
Have you read this? It's a really interesting book. It talks a lot about the potential clinical benefits of LSD and also discusses the history of how/why it became illegal to begin with. I didn't think I would get into it as much as I did, I ended up finishing it in a couple days. How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Have you ever tried it? |
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NomoreDramaQ1015
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 17, 2020 18:28:52 GMT -5
Have you read this? It's a really interesting book. It talks a lot about the potential clinical benefits of LSD and also discusses the history of how/why it became illegal to begin with. I didn't think I would get into it as much as I did, I ended up finishing it in a couple days. How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Have you ever tried it? I have not. A customer offered me some while I was ringing up his pizza but I'm not sure I should be taking LSD from strangers. Would make things highly entertaining though. I bet the pizza would be super groovy 🤣 |
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