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      What’s behind the push for more magic mushrooms research | CBC.ca Loaded

      What’s behind the push for more magic mushrooms research

      1 year ago
      Duration 7:56

      What’s behind the push for more magic mushrooms research

      • 1 year ago
      • News
      • Duration 7:56

      Health Canada is facing pressure to speed up research into the therapeutic potential of magic mushrooms to help people facing significant mental health issues, including PTSD. CBC’s Joel Ballard visits a legal psilocybin grow-op and breaks down the demand, the potential benefits and the red tape.

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