Luiz 4,253 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Magic mushrooms have lifted severe depression in a dozen volunteers in a clinical trial, raising scientists’ hopes that the psychedelic experiences beloved of the Aztecs and the hippy counter-culture of the 1970s could one day become mainstream medicine. A clinical trial, which took years and significant money to complete due to the stringent regulatory restrictions imposed around the class 1 drug, has found that two doses of psilocybin, the active substance in the mushrooms, was sufficient to lift resistant depression in all 12 volunteers for three weeks, and to keep it away in five of them for three months. The size of the trial and the absence of any placebo means the research, funded by the Medical Research Council and published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal (pdf), is a proof of principle only. The scientists, from Imperial College London, said they hoped the results would encourage the MRC or other funders to put up the money needed for a full trial. However, the use of a placebo control, comparing those who use the drug with those who do not, will always be difficult, because it will be obvious who is having a psychedelic experience. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/may/17/magic-mushrooms-lift-severe-depression-in-clinical-trial I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaney 5,515 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I did a research paper about psilocybin and why it should be made legal (in psychotherapy environements only). When people take these kind of drugs along with therapy, results become even more effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
venusian 4,686 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 yay now i have an excuse WELCOME TO THE TRAGIC KINGDOM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edonis 28,974 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I wanna read the actual published literature about this. It's interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 give me now 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Old news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About Us 1,499 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I guess I may need one then if it helps. Promise I'll always be there. Promise I'll be the cure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
venusfly 17,885 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'd like to wait until actual means-tested research is done before getting my hopes up They didn't do anything like doing placebo tests for this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 It's because it takes away your worries for the time and lets you see the world in it's most natural state around you, instead of about you. The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 They should seriously start ayahuasca research again too. In Canada promising research was going on showing how well it works against severe addiction - shut down because it became an illegal drug (for no reason). Time to stop glorifying boring drugs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabexuela 1,184 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 It sure does. I felt great, laughed a lot, and felt good there after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackTheTripper 866 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 it definetly is subject that deserves further research, i mean they often call them the golden techers, as under the influence you regain diefrent perception about the world, and people often become more ethical and kind to others, you sense a sort of connection to the nature and unity among all the humans, after all we are are part of the same world and we are connected, and afcting everyone around us. We are all in this together, and if more people started to realize this somewhat basic fact, instead of fighting over some non existant force and abstract value such as money, the cvilization would move further and become greater than ever.... That is the bigger picture for me, and also ii can see benefits on individuals with mental problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolkins 4,152 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This reminds me of a few article I've read about LSD - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/9131181/LSD-could-treat-alcoholism-because-trips-make-you-reassess-addiction.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/professor-david-nutt-why-i-think-the-terminally-ill-should-take-lsd-10092213.html I think the use of psychedelics to assist mental health issues is really interesting and definitely needs more research and awareness. Not the bore worms! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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