Study Evaluates Whether Neuropathic Pain, Depression Can Be Simultaneously Treated by Psilocybin
Chronic pain is one of the most prolific causes of disability on the planet, forcing millions of people worldwide to deal with debilitating pain on a daily basis and costing the global economy billions of dollars. Although the condition occurs due to a variety of reasons, the similarity among all people with chronic and neuropathic pain is that it causes significant physical and mental suffering, as well as stress and insomnia that exacerbate the risk of developing depression. The physical limitations neuropathic pain places on patients can also prevent people from taking part in day-to-day activities and favorite hobbies, reducing…