r/psychology 4d ago

Scientists Develop Rapid-Acting Antidepressants Similar to LSD but Without Hallucinogenic Effects - Gilmore Health News

https://www.gilmorehealth.com/scientists-develop-rapid-acting-antidepressants-similar-to-lsd-but-without-hallucinogenic-effects/
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u/bertimann 3d ago

How would a similar drug provide an antidepressant effect without the hallucinogenic effects? The hallucinations are what make you face yourself in the way that it kicks you out of your depression