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UC Davis Unveils Game-Changing Schizophrenia Treatment from LSD

4/16/2025

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A groundbreaking drug, JRT, has emerged from UC Davis, transforming LSD into a promising treatment for schizophrenia. By modifying LSD's structure, researchers have minimized its hallucinogenic effects while amplifying its antidepressant benefits, making it 100 times more powerful than ketamine. This research shines a light on the healing potential of psychedelics, free from harmful side effects.

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A groundbreaking drug, JRT, has emerged from UC Davis, transforming LSD into a promising treatment for schizophrenia. By modifying LSD's structure, researchers have minimized its hallucinogenic effects while amplifying its antidepressant benefits, making it 100 times more powerful than ketamine. This research shines a light on the healing potential of psychedelics, free from harmful side effects.