Psychedelic drug helped people with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking, study shows

This NBC News article discusses a recent study investigating the use of psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. The study finds that psilocybin therapy, combined with psychotherapy, significantly reduces alcohol consumption in participants who have struggled with traditional treatment methods. Highlighting the promising results, the article also considers the broader implications for psychedelic research in addressing various substance use disorders, while calling for more extensive studies to validate and understand the full therapeutic potential of psilocybin.

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