Will psychedelic drugs transform mental health treatment?
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Psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA and psilocybin have been tested to see if they can treat a range of mental health disorders from depression to PTSD. Right now, the evidence for psychedelic therapy looks promising - so much so that the market is already worth billions of dollars. But exactly how effective are these drugs? What does scientists really know about how they work and the risks they pose? And how long could it be before they reach a clinic near you?
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