LSD and psilocin discovered to bind to specific receptors that induce changes to brain structure and function that may explain why they have a rapid antidepressant effect.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 7, 2023

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Source:
Scientists May Have Found Exactly How LSD Treats Depression

Reference:
Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB

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