Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound once primarily known as a party drug, is increasingly being recognised for its medical potential.
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The original was posted on /r/upliftingnews by /u/myheaddit on 2025-06-18 16:21:50+00:00.

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“Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said rules had been relaxed so psilocybin could be used to treat certain types of depression.

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in some species of mushroom that can cause hallucinations and an altered state of mind…

“This is huge for people with depression who’ve tried everything else and are still suffering,” he said.

“If a doctor believes psilocybin can help, they should have the tools to try.””