Woman with Alzheimer's starts conversing again after taking psilocybin

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Author: nazgul17

Date: 6/24/2026

Article Summary:
A woman with severe Alzheimer's disease initiated conversations and regained control of her bladder and mobility after receiving a large dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound.