Why Magic Mushrooms Work When Antidepressants Don't: The Science
40% of people with depression don't respond to antidepressants. Here's why psilocybin works through fundamentally different mechanisms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do magic mushrooms work when antidepressants don't?
Psilocybin works through fundamentally different mechanisms: neuroplasticity (growing new brain connections within 24 hours), Default Mode Network reset, and emotional processing. Antidepressants manage serotonin levels but don't address these root causes.
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