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Increase seen in lifetime use among adults and adolescents; past-year use higher among young adults, older adults.

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Recreational use of “magic mushroom” psilocybin skyrocketed in the U.S. during ...

Use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic chemical found in what is known as 'magic mushrooms,' has increased significantly nationwide since 2019, according to a new study.

A new pilot study reveals that psilocybin—the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly improve mood, ...