Magic Mushrooms, used for thousands of years until the government made them illegal in the 1960's.  Recently, they've been used to treat depression and substance abuse with great success! In this episode, we'll talk about how this compound works in our brains, when these treatments could be used with the general public, and current and ongoing trials. Listen to hear about this fascinating fungus!

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