‘Magic mushroom’ research aims to target drug addiction

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‘Magic mushroom’ research aims to target drug addiction

Natasha Jojoa Burling

Natasha Jojoa Burling

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Trials on the use of the native mushroom Psilocybe weraroa to treat methamphetamine addiction are expected to start next year

In a bid to combat high levels of methamphetamine addiction, a marae and pharmaceutical company in Tairāwhiti are launching research into therapeutic use of native mushrooms. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

IT IS HOPED “magic mushrooms” native to Aotearoa will eventually help people to overcome their addiction to methamphetamine and other drugs. Pharmaceu, Psilocybin_weraroa_mushroom, Trials on the use of the native mushroom Psilocybe weraroa to treat methamphetamine addiction are expected to start next year