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The psychedelic compound fond in magic mushrooms, known as psilocybin has remained to be a very mysterious and unknown compound. Scientists would know much more if the ‘drugs’ weren’t highly illegal in the 50’s-70’s. Lately more research is able to be done on the substances, and rules/regulations are better. Scientists can finally find out the long-term effects as well as short-term effects of psilocybin and the genetic makeup of the compound.
Many recent studies have been searching for potential impacts on the brain that could relieve mental health issues. Thus far benefits are seen in patients with PTSD and other mental health problems. At Imperial College London researchers gave a dozen people psilocybin in controlled amounts over 3 months. These people all had treatment-resistant depression, meaning normal drugs had no effect on them. But to their surprise the psilocybin showed positive impacts in these people as well.
These advancements in the study of this amazing compound may lead us to a brighter future. More ways to combat mental health problems is an amazing thing. So many people struggle on a daily basis, and for some nothing helps, but this could lead to new possibilities!
Source:
https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/magic-mushroom-compound-eases-depression-33524