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Brain Scientists Are Tripping Out Over Psychedelics

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Is There Evidence That Psychedelics Can Help With Depression?

The stunning effects of psychedelics is that one or a few single doses can have such long lasting impact. The thinking here is that if a single dose can cause a long-term change, it must be because the brain has undergone some rewiring. But there are some real concerns. These drugs often cause hallucinations which can be scary. They can even cause symptoms that are a lot like schizophrenia.

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