A Case For The Use Of Psilocybin In Palliative Care
The drug that reconciles death as part of the cycle of life
Psilocybin and psilocin are the main psychoactive components of magic mushrooms.
Psilocybin has no known long-term side effects. It is not addictive, and it produces long-lasting antidepressive effects. In palliative care, 87% of volunteers have reported an increase in life satisfaction.
And though the data is consistent with its benefits, psilocybin is still registered as a schedule I drug in the US. Yet, with cannabis legalization, people are realizing its potential in healthcare. Besides, the legalization has opened the doors for psychedelic research.
Below, I arranged a list of why and how psilocybin can be used in palliative care.
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