Samuel Lasham: Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher on the mental health benefits of magic mushrooms

A growing number of Kiwis are finding relief from their psychological distress and conditions with psilocybin therapy - or magic mushrooms. The drug can be used to treat depression and addiction, with more research coming out about the benefits of this treatment.  Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher Samuel Lasham says there's still plenty of stigma surrounding the treatment - especially considering the fact that these drugs are illegal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.