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Psychedelics hype may lead people to self-medicate.
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New Scientist . 10/14/2023, Vol. 260 Issue 3460, p13-13. 1/4p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Health SOME psychedelic drugs show promise for treating several mental health conditions, but people shouldn't self-medicate with them because they can sometimes trigger a psychotic breakdown, Jonathan Miff at University College London told New Scientist Live on 7 October. As a psychiatrist, Iliff has treated people admitted to hospital with acute psychosis triggered by taking magic mushrooms. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- *PSILOCYBIN
*HALLUCINOGENIC drugs
*MENTAL illness
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 260
- Issue :
- 3460
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 172901922