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Psychedelics May Ease Pain and Distress in Cancer Patients

Psychedelics May Ease Pain and Distress in Cancer Patients

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A review suggests psilocybin, LSD and DMT may reduce pain, anxiety and distress in cancer patients, though pain research is limited.

A review suggests psilocybin, LSD and DMT may reduce pain, anxiety and distress in cancer patients, though pain research is limited.

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Narrative review

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

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Compound

psilocybin; LSD; DMT

psilocybin; LSD; DMT

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Cancer Medicine

Cancer Medicine

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Cancer Care

Cancer Care

Psilocybin, LSD, and DMT may help reduce pain, anxiety, and distress in cancer patients by modulating serotonin pathways. While promising, research on direct pain relief is limited.

Psilocybin, LSD, and DMT may help reduce pain, anxiety, and distress in cancer patients by modulating serotonin pathways. While promising, research on direct pain relief is limited.

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