Answer

Clinical studies suggest that psilocybin-assisted therapy may be effective for:

  • Treatment-resistant depression
  • End-of-life anxiety and existential distress
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Addiction (to opioids, alcohol, nicotine, and other substances)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Research is ongoing, and results are promising but not yet conclusive.

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