""The largest studies to date, by arguably the most respected institutions up to this point, show that psilocybin, a compound within "magic mushrooms", can be effective in treating depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
The studies were carried out on 29 patients by researchers at New York University (NYU) and on 51 patients at Johns Hopkins University.
Notably, up to 40% of all cancer patients are afflicted by psychological issues related to their illness.
Around 80% of the cancer patients in the studies got noticeably better after just one dose. And they sustained the psychological gains they made for up to seven months, with few minor side effects. Patients reported improvements in their quality of life, having more energy, going out more and having better relationships with family members."
http://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/one-dose-of-hallucinogenic-psilocybin-relieves-depression-in-80-of-patients-say-two-new-studies
The studies were carried out on 29 patients by researchers at New York University (NYU) and on 51 patients at Johns Hopkins University.
Notably, up to 40% of all cancer patients are afflicted by psychological issues related to their illness.
Around 80% of the cancer patients in the studies got noticeably better after just one dose. And they sustained the psychological gains they made for up to seven months, with few minor side effects. Patients reported improvements in their quality of life, having more energy, going out more and having better relationships with family members."
http://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/one-dose-of-hallucinogenic-psilocybin-relieves-depression-in-80-of-patients-say-two-new-studies