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psilocybin as a treatment
Abstract
There have been some studies of this substance on many mental conditions
Is a classic hallucinogen produced by 100 plus
This article provides a depth overview of psilocybin on some mental health conditions and its potential of treatment
Background
The mushrooms are both cultivated and found in the wild
It is a substance with high affinity for several serotonin receptors on the brain
This receptors contain proteins that determine the personality and some emotions
psychedelic agent
Can lead to sensory alterations
Much of the research on this article focuse on those mental health conditions with abnormalities in sensory perception
Depressive disorders
Possible use on substance use disorders
Before studying the effectiveness of psilocybin, it must be study its security
Safety
In 2011, Studerus et al8 compiled data from a psilocybin study
visual self-rating scale
Safety at short and long phase of time
No long-term deficits in functioning
Safety proof
Lead more investigations of its use
Population study
Found no relation of Psilocybin and mental health conditions to increase
Netherlands study
Reinforce the previously proven
Suicidality and Depressed Mood
Hendricks
Examined suicide thoughts and attempts in relation with psilocybin
supports the idea that psilocybin may play a role in reducing suicidality and Improving mood
Highlights the safety of the substance on big populations
Griffiths and colleagues
examined the psychological effects of psilocybin in healthy volunteers
the patients had significantly increased ratings of positive attitudes, mood, social effects, and behavior
large percentage of the patients rated their psilocybin experience as one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives
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