Psilocybin therapy with talk therapy for alcohol problems
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This trial tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), given with talk therapy, can help people who want to reduce their heavy drinking. It is for people with at least moderate alcohol use disorder who are motivated to change.
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Who can take part
- You must have at least moderate alcohol use disorder, based on standard criteria.
- You need to have had heavy drinking days and a certain number of drinks in the last month.
- You must want to cut down on your drinking.
- You should have used hallucinogens (like LSD or psilocybin) only a few times or not at all.
- You cannot have a serious problem with other drugs (except nicotine) in the last 6 months, or a history of psychosis or bipolar disorder, or recent suicidal thoughts.
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