Research suggests psilocybin may be helpful in managing alcohol use disorder. Results from the study found that during the 8 months after the first dose, adults who received psilocybin had fewer heavy-drinking days when compared to placebo.
The study in JAMA Psychiatry concluded, “Psilocybin administered in combination with psychotherapy produced robust decreases in percentage of heavy drinking days over and above those produced by active placebo and psychotherapy. These results provide support for further study of psilocybin-assisted treatment for AUD.”
