Can psychedelic drugs successfully treat mental health conditions? – BBC REEL

Clinical trials have shown the potential of psychedelic drugs when it comes to treating patients with depression, PTSD and other psychological conditions.

BBC Reel follows the long journey of patients undergoing psychedelic treatment and explores whether these treatments actually work.

Video by Maria Rosa Badia

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[SuelenReynoso]

Of course they can. I’m an active patient, my psychiatrist recommend me to try psilocybin and CBD after a year of anti depression pills and a 14 years of chronic insomnia taking benzodiazepines. My father was killed cold blood and then my brother died, so I had a post traumatic syndrome, panic attacks and insomnia. I can say, now I’m living my life at fullest and never felt so comfortable and happy. So much years of pain and anger. But passing from medicated drugs to natural medicine it was so rewarding. There is hope!

[ramzihammoud]

Im infectious disease specialist, during residency i had severe depression, i tried every antidepressants in the market, nothing worked except partially effexor, than i went to amsterdam to try magic truffles and i tripped for 5 hours and it changed my life for ever, it really dramatically changed my life for way better.

[castromoore]

I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free, the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did

[freedomlvr.]

you dont cure depression
you overcome it.

[annamason]

I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms, ketamine, LSD but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[lotfibouhedjeur]

YES, YES, YES! Firsthand experience. Effective, fast, easy, cheap, manageable and the best part? You're not a zombie popping antidepressant pills. MDMA is a gift and must be approached with respect and appreciation.

[hunterGk]

Not on it's own, is the answer. But along with psychotherapy it does a 1000% better job than any antidepressant meds currently on the market.

[albert.robles]

Psychedelics are great, one time I was trippin on too much acid and I was staring at a fire pit and the fire pit turned into a mini world with little people and buildings, it was 2 years ago and it's such an experience to remember. would love to try out the magic mushrooms next, just don't know where to get them, so hard to come by

[idkidk]

Just legalize it already. Can't have a ton of it on you and no driving under the influence.

[who]

"In a non-medical setting" meaning without us making money.

[johnkeleher]

I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[alwells]

Glad some people are discvoering the power of psychedelics. Many of us who already know don't want to be lectrued to about the "side effects" of not having talk therapy in combination. Let's let everyone live the way they want. Otherwise, great that we're finally understanding that not all drugs are bad because they're drugs.

[Saucyakld]

My mother was a depressive and it was hard to be her children as she offloaded to us. When I got older I tried my best but every time she had to go home she did not want to. She said there were no buses to take and phones were not installed. People did not like her as she was a moaner, nothing was ever right. Never saw the sun shine, never saw how gorgeous nature was and how her children despite her grew up strong and honest and hard working! Dreadful waste of life!

[hansolowe]

Psychedelic = mind manifesting, I believe.

[scottcates]

Astonishing results from the study participants. I was surprised how long-lasting and durable their healing was.

[goodnewsnavid]

It would be great if you included the papers and the sources .
Thank you

[monty]

I didn’t know that MDMA is an analog of Mescaline. Never used it, as Psilocybin is my psychedelic of choice.

[josephdonais]

I am a bi-polar Schizophrenic. I have my fill of bs from within my own mind. Debilitating depression, hallucinations...? It is not unlike the incessant ringing of my Tinnitus and a bad room mate trapped in the rubble of a concrete wall. My recourse has been to immerse myself in vid games, escape. To those of you who do not understand this, I hope you never do.

[girththeogre]

I swear; sometimes the war on drugs feels like a war on humanity!

[lorasolomon]

Its a fact, that it can treat a mental health conditions. Love this video ..!