The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast


When Psilocybin was a Psych Med

September 13, 2021

Phase III clinical trials are beginning to roll out for psychedelic medications like like psilocybin and MDMA – also known as magic mushrooms and ecstasy. But this is not the first time these drugs have been used to treat mental illness, and today we take a dive into the clinical reports on psilocybin from half a century ago.


Published On: 9/13/2021


Duration: 24 minutes, 52 seconds


Related Article: "Psilocybin vs Escitalopram for Depression," The Carlat Psychiatry Report, September 2021


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