Health Canada approves first Quebec patient for magic mushroom therapy

Although the psychedelic drug is still considered illegal except for special circumstances, Health Canada has now authorized a patient in Quebec to be treated for depression using magic mushrooms. Dan Spector explains how psilocybin affects the brain, and the push for easier access to this treatment.

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• First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy