Top Federal Drug Official Says There's 'Tremendous Excitement' Around Psychedelic Medicine, But 'It's Not Magic' - Marijuana Moment
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A top federal drug official says there is “tremendous excitement” about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. However, she cautioned that while the treatment option is “very promising,” people should understand that “it’s not magic” and needs more rigorous research. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow shared her perspective on the status of […]
  • ReputedlyDeplorable@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    No duh…. 🙄 But if it can work better than most anti depressants and not have the horrible side effects (especially with stopping them) then let’s use them. But of course that doesn’t make big pharma money so it’s unlikely or going to take forever to happen.

    Edit: Which from first hand experience I can say it does work (at least for me), but I don’t have treatment resistant depression or anything severe. I just know that taking a trip every 3 to 4 weeks makes me a happier more balanced person.