BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham VA Health Care System is hosting a research study to better understand the effects of psilocybin in reducing symptoms of depression that have not responded adequately to previous trials of antidepressant medications.
Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that can be used in research studies. Study participation involves five psychological support visits, two psilocybin dosing sessions and approximately 11 research visits over nine months.
Participants will be paid $50 for each of the 11 study milestones, for a total of $550. Participation is voluntary. For more information, call 205-899-1273 or 205-369-3384.
