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Toxins from the Colorado River toad have been ingested by some for their psychedelic and medicinal effects. (kuhnmi via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 DEED)
A Modified Psychedelic Toad Toxin Reduces Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Mice, Study Suggests
Colorado River toads produce a psychoactive toxin that some have claimed has medical benefits. The new research suggests these benefits could be achieved without hallucinations
Christian Thorsberg
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