Hallucinogen Shows Promise In Helping Cancer Patients Cope

A small study of the active ingredient in "magic mushroom" found the drug helped relieve anxiety and improve the mood of some patients with advanced cancer. Though preliminary, the results support further research, the scientists say. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/09/07/129696420/hallucinogenic-mushrooms-relieve-anxiety?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Sep 07 2010, 06:18 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog