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Re:Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression: fMRI-measu... by jamiewilson on Sunday October 15, 2017 @11:02AM (#15477378)
> They don't cause dependence.

You say that with such authority, but in my personal experience they can absolutely cause dependency. I've had long-lasting withdrawal effects from certain SSRIs that were both physically and mentally painful.

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Re:Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression: fMRI-measu... by DanBC on Friday October 20, 2017 @05:47AM (#15514593)
It's not just me saying it. It's anyone who works in dependency services.

Discontinuation effects exist, are unpleasant, require correct tapering, but are not dependency.

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Re:Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression: fMRI-measu... by jamiewilson on Sunday October 22, 2017 @06:54PM (#15529483)
I understand the word "dependency" to be synonymous with what you're calling discontinuation effects. So, I think I agree with you now. Thanks for the following up with your clarification.
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