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Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risks

  • Written by Jennifer Mitchell, Professor of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco
Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risksThere are some possible health issues with the drugs, including cardiovascular risks.wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus

New research is exploring whether psychedelic drugs, taken under strict medical supervision, might help in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. SciLine...

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