Pain, hope and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

Former athletes, including ex-Flyers Riley Cote and Steve Downie, have begun turning to psilocybin, the compound in magic mushrooms, to treat traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, and depression. The use of psychedelic mushrooms is gaining traction in the U.S., but many researchers fear the hype is outpacing the science and warn that the treatment comes with significant risks for some patients.

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