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The conversation touched upon the potential therapeutic applications of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions resistant to traditional treatment protocols. Current studies suggest that psychedelics might help patients experience significant improvement in mental health over extended periods, with effects lasting from months to years after a few doses, notably with psilocybin and MDMA.
Dr. Marks elaborated on the promising results observed from ongoing clinical trials for conditions such as depression and PTSD. These drugs are not seen merely as a quick fix but as a long-term solution that could help "the unhelpable" find relief from their mental health struggles.