Role of psilocybin in the treatment of depression
Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology October 27, 2016 Ananya Mahapatra, Rishi Gupta 37 citations
Psilocybin, a naturally occurring alkaloid pharmacologically similar to LSD, is primarily used as a recreational drug or entheogen. Recent population-based studies indicate it does not cause serious physical or mental health problems or dependent use. Because of its novel mechanism as a 5-HT2A serotonin receptor agonist and its potential to increase subjective well-being, psilocybin is being investigated for therapeutic use in mood and anxiety disorders.