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Psychedelics hype may lead people to self-medicate.

Authors :
Wilson, Clare
Source :
New Scientist. 10/14/2023, Vol. 260 Issue 3460, p13-13. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
2023

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]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
260
Issue :
3460
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
172901922