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Can Psychedelic Drugs Treat Physical Pain?

LSD and psilocybin increasingly show promise as mental health treatments. Now universities and companies are exploring their use in pain management
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I doubt they can treat physical pain. They may have a role in the psychological response to pain, which can not be understated.
 
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