Magic Mushrooms Show Surprising Power to Ease Pain and Depression

Psilocybin appears to calm brain circuits that link physical pain with emotional distress, offering relief that lasts beyond the drug’s immediate effects. By acting on the brain’s emotional and pain-processing centers, it could lead to safer, longer-lasting alternatives to opioids. Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression Researchers at Penn Medicine have uncovered how psilocybin…
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