Study Suggests Efficacy of Psychedelics Exaggerated by Scientists
In the last couple of years, we have seen interest in psychedelic treatments increase significantly as more studies unearth the benefit of the substances, particularly for mental-health conditions. Randomized controlled trials have found that psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and ayahuasca may offer considerable relief from symptoms of depression. While trials have proven the drugs’ effectiveness in treating mental-health conditions, the mechanisms by which these substances work as well as their actual effectiveness remains unknown. This is a significant concern in this field, especially since conducting successful blind clinical trials is rather difficult. Blinding is necessary in trials because it…