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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

Professor David Menkes on psychedelic drug use in end of life care

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There is growing interest in the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to treat mental health conditions. David Menkes, an Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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