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Amazonian psychedelic may ease severe depression, new study shows

Accepted submission by MrPlow at 2018-06-28 17:00:29
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MrPlow [soylentnews.org] writes:

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Ayahuasca has long been used for indigenous healing and spiritual rituals. Now, a Brazilian clinical trial has confirmed that this psychoactive drink can help those with even severe depression.

Source: https://theconversation.com/amazonian-psychedelic-may-ease-severe-depression-new-study-shows-98814 [theconversation.com]

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