How do psychedelics potentially reduce anxiety/depression?
Some psychedelic substances, like psilocybin and MDMA (ecstasy), have demonstrated potential as treatments for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder resistant to conventional therapies. They appear to function by promoting the development of fresh connections between brain neurons. “plasticity” refers to the brain’s capacity to form new connections. It’s unclear exactly how these medications increase brain …
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