World-first Psychedelic Treatment Plan Launches
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The news has been welcomed by many, but some experts are concerned the roll-out could face hurdles, particularly the prohibitive cost to patients of about $10,000 for treatment.
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Decades of accumulated negative stigma surrounding use of the drugs might also make it difficult for legislators to "break tһe shackles" Ayahuasca Kits and Ingredients support the prescription of these drugs, BehaviourWorks Australia research fellow Brea Kunstler added.
"Tһere is a sense of cautious optimism," said Dr Kunstler.
Regardless, the opportunity to access these groundbreaking treatments was an incredible opportunity, said Dr Liknaitzky.
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