Can magic mushrooms treat mental illness?

<p>They're illegal Class A drugs in the UK - right alongside cocaine and heroine. But new research is exploring whether magic mushroom micro-dosing can treat depression and addiction. So what are the facts?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p>Dr David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College, London.</p><p>Suzanne&nbsp;Duckett and Andy Friedlander, a couple from London.</p><p><strong>Host</strong>: Manveen Rana.</p><p>If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast there is some website and helplines available here:</p><p>NHS drug addiction getting help: <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/</a></p><p>NHS mental health helpline (England): <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline</a></p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>NBC, Universal Newsreel,&nbsp;Pixar Animation Studios / Disney.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>