Cannabis And Psychedelics Seen As Effective For Eating Disorders, Study Finds
AUSTRALIA, JUL 22 – A survey of 7,600 people with eating disorders across 83 countries found cannabis and psychedelics rated as most effective, prompting upcoming clinical trials at the University of Sydney.
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Cannabis and psychedelics rated most effective for symptom relief by eating disorder patients
A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as 'magic mushrooms' or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated with the non-prescribed drugs.
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Read Full ArticlePsychedelics and cannabis offer treatment hope for people with eating disorders
A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as "magic mushrooms" or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated with the non-prescribed drugs.
According to KKH-Krankenkasse, the cases of eating disorders have increased particularly strongly in the 12- to 17-year-old girls – the use of social media could play a role.
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