Psilocybin therapy for alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a psilocybin (magic mushroom) therapy session can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. You'll have one or two guided sessions with a therapist, plus support before and after, to see if it helps you change your drinking habits.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and want to cut back or quit drinking.
- You drink at least 21 drinks per week (or have heavy drinking days of 4–5 drinks).
- You are 18 or older, speak English, and can think clearly (score at least 26 on a memory test).
- You have tried treatment for alcohol use before (like counseling or medication).
- You have stable housing near a study site and a friend or family member who can help with transport.
- You are not pregnant, not using certain mental health medications, and have no history of severe mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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