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A single dose of the psychedelic drug dimethyltryptamine (DMT), given with psychological support, rapidly reduced depressive symptoms in 34 adults with major depressive disorder, according to a ...

Dimethyltryptamine’s short duration of psychedelic effects makes it a potentially practical alternative to other longer-acting psychedelic therapies such as psilocybin.

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By Tarun Sai Lomte A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation and the need for larger ...