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Psychedelics Show Promise for Alcohol, Nicotine and Opioid Addiction

Psychedelics Show Promise for Alcohol, Nicotine and Opioid Addiction

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A review found psilocybin reduced tobacco and alcohol cravings in trials, and MDMA helped cut alcohol use.

A review found psilocybin reduced tobacco and alcohol cravings in trials, and MDMA helped cut alcohol use.

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Narrative review

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

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psilocybin; MDMA; ayahuasca

psilocybin; MDMA; ayahuasca

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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The Compounds for SUDs

The Compounds for SUDs

Recent research explores the use of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and ayahuasca in treating substance use disorders (SUDs). Studies show these compounds could help with nicotine, alcohol, and opioid dependence by addressing root causes and improving mental resilience. In trials, psilocybin reduced cravings for tobacco and alcohol, while MDMA helped individuals reduce alcohol consumption.

Recent research explores the use of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and ayahuasca in treating substance use disorders (SUDs). Studies show these compounds could help with nicotine, alcohol, and opioid dependence by addressing root causes and improving mental resilience. In trials, psilocybin reduced cravings for tobacco and alcohol, while MDMA helped individuals reduce alcohol consumption.

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