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What the trials actually show — and what they don’t.


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What we mean when we say a drug "works"
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Psychedelic trials report dramatic numbers. Understanding what those numbers measure — and what they quietly leave out — is the first step to reading them honestly.

Dr Alani Reyes · 12 May 2026 · 9 min read