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Psilocybin

Generic Name
Psilocybin
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H17N2O4P
CAS Number
520-52-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2RV7212BP0
Background

Psilocybin has been investigated for the treatment of Anxiety and Stage IV Melanoma. In November, 2019, it was granted Breakthrough Therapy status by the FDA.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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New York Senators File Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy In 2025

New York senators propose a 2025 bill to legalize psilocybin therapy for qualifying conditions, offering protections for patients and facilitators, and establishing a $5M grant program for veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals. The bill also includes a pilot program for psilocybin cultivation to reduce costs.
nyulangone.org
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Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns in People with Cancer & Addiction

Psilocybin, with psychotherapy, improves mental health in cancer patients and induces lasting positive personality changes in those with alcohol use disorder, as per studies published in *Nature Mental Health* and *The American Journal of Psychiatry*.
news-medical.net
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Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

Psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, improves mental health in cancer patients and induces lasting positive personality changes in those with alcohol use disorder, according to studies published in *Nature Mental Health* and *The American Journal of Psychiatry*.
prnewswire.com
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Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns in People with Cancer

Psilocybin, with psychotherapy, improves mental health in cancer patients and induces lasting positive personality changes in those with alcohol use disorder, as per studies published in *Nature Mental Health* and *The American Journal of Psychiatry*.
medpagetoday.com
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Psychedelic Therapy Begins in Colorado, Amid Tension Between Conservatives and Veterans

Colorado legalized psychedelic therapy, facing opposition in Colorado Springs. Veterans advocate for psilocybin to treat PTSD, despite conservative restrictions. Psilocybin therapy, legal in Colorado and Oregon, requires strict regulations and licensed facilitators. Concerns include high costs, FDA non-approval, and potential risks, but advocates see it as a valuable tool for mental health treatment.
newsweek.com
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Colorado Psychedelic Therapy 'Healing Centers' Spark Debate Amid Legalization

Colorado legalizes psychedelic therapy, becoming the second state to do so, allowing psilocybin treatment for PTSD and depression. Despite state approval, Colorado Springs restricts access, sparking debate between conservative leaders and veterans advocating for mental health recovery. Psilocybin therapy faces strict regulations, contrasting with marijuana's broader acceptance.

Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns in People with Cancer and Addiction

Psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, improves mental health in cancer patients and induces lasting positive personality changes in those with alcohol use disorder, as per studies published in Nature Mental Health and The American Journal of Psychiatry.
menafn.com
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Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Address Mental Health Concerns In People With Cancer And Addiction

Psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, significantly improves mental health in cancer patients and induces lasting positive personality changes in individuals with alcohol use disorder, as per studies published in Nature Mental Health and The American Journal of Psychiatry. The research highlights psilocybin's safety under medical supervision and its potential beyond traditional treatments.
pbs.org
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Colorado veterans and conservatives clash over psychedelic therapy

Colorado legalizes psychedelic therapy for conditions like PTSD, facing restrictions in conservative cities like Colorado Springs. Veterans advocate for access, highlighting its potential benefits despite ongoing debates and regulatory challenges.
abcnews.go.com
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Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

Colorado legalized psychedelic therapy, sparking debate in Colorado Springs where conservative leaders restrict it despite veterans' support. Psilocybin therapy, aimed at treating PTSD and depression, faces regulatory hurdles and concerns over its early-stage scientific validation and high costs.
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