Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risks

By Jennifer Mitchell, Professor of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco

New research is exploring whether psychedelic drugs, taken under strict medical supervision, might help in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jennifer Mitchell – a professor in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco – to discuss what scientists have found so far about the effectiveness of these drugs in treating these disorders and…

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~	Why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today

~	Trump can’t decide who to blame for a failing peace deal that would only lead to further conflict

~	In talking with Tehran, Trump is reversing course on Iran – could a new nuclear deal be next?

~	Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support

~	Warfare is Band of Brothers for the ‘war on terror’ generation

~	Trump’s tariffs: poor workers in countries like Cambodia will be among the biggest losers

~	Why the energy transition won’t be green until mine waste disasters are prevented

~	Leading by example: how the rich and powerful can inspire more climate action

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