<p><strong>Dr. Chris Kotsones presented a review of studies showing potential for psilocybin as a treatment for cancer patients with anxiety from a life-threatening diagnosis in a doctoral presentation while he was still in pharmacy school. We talk about current directions in the research, aspects of the experience, how it may be used in the future, and integration into the medical model.</strong></p>

Dr. Chris Kotsones presented a review of studies showing potential for psilocybin as a treatment for cancer patients with anxiety from a life-threatening diagnosis in a doctoral presentation while he was still in pharmacy school. We talk about current directions in the research, aspects of the experience, how it may be used in the future, and integration into the medical model.

Pharmacist: Dr. Chris Kotsones

Promising preliminary research on psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has led to mainstream attention and acceptance. Through discussions with experts in relevant areas such as neuroscience, clinical psychology, pharmacology, and mycology, this podcast takes the listener on a journey of becoming well-informed about the research, culture, and history surrounding psilocybin.

Art by Holly Heathfield
Song : M87 - Backing Track [Creative Commons]
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Promising preliminary research on psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has led to mainstream attention and acceptance. Through discussions with experts in relevant areas such as neuroscience, clinical psychology, pharmacology, and mycology, this podcast takes the listener on a journey of becoming well-informed about the research, culture, and history surrounding psilocybin. Art by Holly Heathfield Song : M87 - Backing Track [Creative Commons] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic

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