Episode 1587 • • 29:37 - 33:18
1587: Comely
Psilocybin Mushroom Study for Clinical Depression Treatment
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that a single dose of psilocybin significantly reduces depressive symptoms. Participants reported a 42% reduction in symptoms that lasted up to six weeks, though 88% experienced side effects like nausea and headaches. The hosts speculate on the future of licensed psychedelic treatments and pharmaceutical involvement.