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The magic of mushrooms: Psychedelic psilocybin shows promise for treating cocaine addiction

 
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 Dr. Alvarez
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Topic starter 12/05/2026 5:00 am  

Cocaine addiction treatment has found a surprising new contender in the highly regulated substance psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in mushroom species popularly known as magic mushrooms or shrooms. In a recent study, researchers recruited 40 adults who were struggling with cocaine addiction and truly wanted to quit. They found that people who received a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy had significantly more cocaine-free days than those who received a placebo.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-magic-mushrooms-psychedelic-psilocybin-cocaine.html



   
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