Psychedelics for Eating Disorders?
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A study explores the potential use of psychedelics for treating eating disorders, sparking interest and cautious discussion.
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wjb3Author
4 months ago
Cannabis and psychedelics were rated as the most effective drugs for symptom relief by survey participants with eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder (BED). On the other hand, patients perceived prescription antidepressants as mainly providing benefits for overall mental health.
gnabgib
4 months ago
Why the clickbait editorialized title? (Original is clear: Prescription and Nonprescription Drug Use Among People With Eating Disorders)
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