Psilocybin

Psilocybin ("magic mushrooms") is a psychedelic drug that is now being studied as a substance that can make dramatic cures to mental health with a single dose. It is being studied at John Hopkins, Imperial College of London, NYU and other places.

My friend Lucy is a Nurse Practicioner and she is thinking of running a psilocybin retreat at a nice Airbnb in nature. Three days journalizing your life aspirations, meditating, walking, listening to music, healthy eating. Fourth day psilocybin. Fifth day reflection.

Here is what I've been reading:

• Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, Netflix
• Michael Pollan: NY Times, book
• Wikipedia
• Imperial College: Magic mushrooms may 'reset' the brains of depressed patients
• Clinical potential of psilocybin as a treatment for mental health conditions
• 2018 study at John Hopkins
• Anxiety and depression in patients with a life-threatening cancer
• Treatment resistent depression
• Psychedelic drugs—a new era in psychiatry?