Describe The Physiological Effects Of Depressants Stimulants And Hallucinogens
Johns Hopkins researchers say the spiritual effects of a substance found in "sacred mushrooms" may last for more than year. In a previous study, researchers gave psilocybin to 36 healthy volunteers with active spiritual lives. After receiving the drug, 60 percent of the participants reported having a "full mystical experience" that gave them an improved sense of well-being and life satisfaction more than a year later. Researchers say psilocybin's long-term effects may mean that...
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