Discovery - Psychedelics
James Gallagher reports on a psychedelic renaissance; a new wave of research testing hallucinogenic drugs like magic mushrooms to treat mental health conditions.
There’s genuine excitement and some early encouraging evidence. A manufacturer tells James that in five years’ time, it’s possible that psychedelics could be part of the medicine cabinet – but with the hype, there’s risk too and there’s much still to learn about who these drugs could help and how.
Presenter: James Gallagher
Producer: Geraldine Fitzgerald
Image: Fungi on purple background. Credit: Getty Images.
Published on Monday, 5th June 2023.
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