As research on psychedelics marches on, a new study finds a potentially promising use: treating alcoholism. Here's what the researchers found.
and motivational enhancement approaches and two administrations of either psilocybin or diphenhydramine, a sedating antihistamine that was used as an active control.
Individuals received oral study medications at weeks four and eight. They were required to remain in the treatment room for at least eight hours after taking the medication. During this time, they were encouraged to rest and listen to music. The research staff was present at all times to handle any adverse reactions.
From week five through the end of the study, the percentage of heavy drinking days remained fairly stable at about 24 percent in the group that received diphenhydramine but decreased to less than 10 percent in the psilocybin group.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SF DA Plans to Refer Repeat Drug Use Offenders to TreatmentSan Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins released a new drug policy on Thursday in efforts to help individuals with multiple drug possession charges seek treatment.
Read more »
Governor asks SBA to open loans to businesses affected by water crisisGov. Tate Reeves asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to open low-interest disaster loans to Hinds County businesses hurt by the Jackson water crisis in a formal letter Monday.
Read more »
Biden issuing executive order to fund US biomanufacturing industryPresident Joe Biden will sign orders on Monday to push more government dollars to the U.S. biotechnology industry, aimed at reducing dependence on China for materials.
Read more »
13-Year-Old Takes Parents' Chevy Suburban, Crashes Into Two Cars And A School Bus | Carscoops13-Year-Old Takes Parents' Chevy Suburban, Crashes Into Two Cars And A School Bus | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
Mobile PD: Two arrested after disturbance at Williamson High SchoolPolice said two individuals have been detained and that this is an active investigation.
Read more »
Mobile PD responds to disturbance at Williamson High SchoolPolice said two individuals have been detained and that this is an active investigation.
Read more »