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In clinical or therapeutic settings, psilocybin is usually administered orally in a capsule or tea. The experience lasts 4–6 hours, during which participants are monitored by trained professionals. Sessions are often preceded by counseling to prepare the individual and followed by integration therapy to help process the experience.

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