Girls Trip: Why Some Black Women Are Using Psychedelic Mushrooms for Healing

Summary: Author Audrey Williams of Essence openly explores how black women are using psilocybin mushrooms for therapy and potential healing.

“Today, the stigma attached to these substances has lessened. Cities like Oakland and Seattle have decriminalized psychedelics, and new research is being funded,” writes Williams.

“Clinical trials are underway nationwide, including some conducted by [Monnica] Williams that serve marginalized patients who have not had success with traditional therapies.”

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