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Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise for Veterans with PTSD | Columbus News
A groundbreaking Ohio State University study shows psilocybin-assisted therapy could be a game-changer for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. In a small pilot, 12 vets received two doses of synthetic psilocybin paired with talk therapy over 11 weeks—and nine showed full clinical remission, with average symptom scores dropping 27 points. No serious side effects were reported, just mild headaches. Researchers now plan a larger trial to confirm lasting benefits and untangle whether the drug or therapy drives the healing. For vets still suffering despite traditional treatments, this offers…
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