Tag: Depression

4
Nov 2019

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Psychedelic Drug Research Making a Comeback

In the 1950s and early 1960s, researchers within both academic and governmental institutions extensively investigated the clinical potential of psychedelic drugs, notably both LSD and psilocybin, the psychoactive substance in “magic mushrooms.” This early research aimed to understand the biological underpinnings of schizophrenia and to find new treatments for psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety...
6
May 2019

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Landmark Approvals in Depression

Depression is a challenging condition to treat. Most antidepressants take four to six weeks to take effect, and patient response to such drugs varies widely from person to person. As a result, most patients must try several drugs over a period of months before they can find relief. In March, the U.S. Food and Drug...
11
Jan 2018

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Celebrating Clinical Success in Depression

Depression is a difficult problem for drug developers. Current marketed antidepressants are effective for a relatively small percentage of patients (about 20 in 100) and most require weeks of treatment to show an effect. Patients often need to try several drugs to find one that works for them, and some patients do not respond to...