A woman with severe Alzheimer’s disease, unable to speak for years, started initiating conversations after receiving a single dose of psilocybin. This unexpected improvement highlights the potential of psilocybin to enhance communication abilities in patients with advanced Alzheimer’s.
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Psilocybin Sparks Speech Revival in Severe Alzheimer’s Patient
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“A severe Alzheimer’s patient who was mostly nonverbal began speaking again after one psilocybin dose, indicating new communication potential.”
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