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People Trying to Quit Smoking Are Open to Psilocybin Therapy

People Trying to Quit Smoking Are Open to Psilocybin Therapy

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Smokers trying to quit showed strong interest in psilocybin-assisted therapy, with some safety concerns.

Smokers trying to quit showed strong interest in psilocybin-assisted therapy, with some safety concerns.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Smoker Surveys

Smoker Surveys

People trying to quit smoking showed strong interest in psilocybin-assisted therapy, viewing it as a potentially powerful tool, especially when paired with trained support. While concerns about emotional intensity and safety were raised, many saw psilocybin as offering a deeper, more meaningful approach than traditional treatments. The study highlights growing public openness to using psychedelics to support major life changes.

People trying to quit smoking showed strong interest in psilocybin-assisted therapy, viewing it as a potentially powerful tool, especially when paired with trained support. While concerns about emotional intensity and safety were raised, many saw psilocybin as offering a deeper, more meaningful approach than traditional treatments. The study highlights growing public openness to using psychedelics to support major life changes.

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