Role of psychedelic drugs in treating mental illness
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Role of psychedelic drugs in treating mental illness

Nick Evans Health journalist

Experts stress caution in including the use of psychedelic drugs with other therapies in mental health treatments

Growing interest in the use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness is reflected in trials being held worldwide. And last year Australia become the first country in the world to legalise their use as a mental health treatment.

Mental Health Practice. 27, 1, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/mhp.27.1.14.s8

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