Research out of NYU supports the use of psilocybin for alcohol use disorder: participants treated with psilocybin reported reduced heavy drinking compared to the placebo group.
The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, was the first double-blind, randomized study on the effects of psilocybin in treating alcohol use disorder.
After 14 months, the study found that study participants who received psilocybin had a greater reduction in heavy drinking compared to the placebo group; 80% of participants in the psilocybin group reduced their drinking, and 50% of them stopped drinking entirely.
These encouraging results show that psilocybin, when administered in combination with psychotherapy, is a promising potential treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Lion’s mane mushrooms have gained popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits. These fascinating fungi have become a staple in many natural wellness communities, leaving some to wonder: is lion’s mane a psychedelic? The short answer is no. Lion’s mane mushrooms do not contain any psychedelic properties. That doesn’t mean they aren’t beneficial though.
Adaptogens are special plants and fungi that can help your body adapt to stress. They work by helping the body cope with physical and psychological
Adrenal fatigue is a condition naturopathic doctors often point to when patients show symptoms of chronic exhaustion, and recommending adaptogens for adrenal fatigue is relatively common practice. But is adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis? Here’s what you need to know about the condition, what western medicine has to say about it, and how adaptogens may be able to help with symptoms.
At the most basic level, comparing functional mushrooms vs. psychedelic mushrooms comes down to the presence of hallucinogenic effects. Psychedelic mushrooms have psychoactive effects and can produce a “trip”, whereas functional mushrooms do not. Both types of mushrooms can offer both physical and mental health benefits, but the specific effects they have on the mind and body are very different.
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