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Expanding the therapeutic toolbox for mood disorders with psychoactive drugs

By November 9, 202263 views

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There is a need for new, effective treatments for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Researchers are expanding the field’s therapeutic toolbox by investigating the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of drugs such as psilocybin and cannabis.