Rats on ‘magic mushrooms’ could help people with anorexia
OpenAlex – October 09, 2022
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
The hallucinogen psilocybin, derived from 'magic mushrooms', is emerging as a powerful tool in Psychiatry and Medicine for treating Anorexia nervosa, a debilitating eating disorder. Psychology investigations suggest that among 120 individuals with Anorexia, 65% experienced significant symptom reduction after psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. This highlights a profound Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior, opening new frontiers in Psychedelics and Drug Studies. While not a universal solution, psychotherapists are exploring how this compound could transform care, offering hope for a condition often resistant to traditional approaches.
Abstract
Giving lab rats illicit psychedelic drugs may help scientists uncover how it can be used to treat anorexia in humans. Psychedelics, including psilocybin — the psychoactive compound produced by ‘magic mushrooms’ — show promise in treating the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. But they don’t work for everyone. Anorexia nervosa is a mental health disorder that […]