UK Breaks New Ground With First Government-Backed Psilocybin Therapy For Opioid Crisis
In a pioneering study funded by the UK Government, researchers at Imperial College London are set to examine the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat opioid addiction. As Leafie reported, this marks the first time that the UK government has backed research into using psilocybin for substance addiction, a critical step in broadening the therapeutic tools available for opioid dependency.
Traditional Treatments Fall Short Amid High Relapse Rates
The UK, with some of the highest opioid use rates globally, faces relapse rates near 90% within a year despite treatments like methadone and talk therapies “Finding new and effective treatments is essential,” …