Senior study author Dr. Michael P. Bogenschutz discusses the clinical trial, which found that two doses of psilocybin—a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms—reduces heavy drinking by 83 percent on average among drinkers with alcohol use disorder, or AUD, when combined with psychotherapy.
In addition, Charles, a study participant, describes his experience in the trial.
Learn more about the study: https://nyulangone.org/news/psychedelic-drug-therapy-may-help-treat-alcohol-addiction
Learn more about Dr. Bogenschutz: https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1942215496/michael-p-bogenschutz
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