But his research on stimulants led him to another substance that quickly piqued his interest: 5-MeO-DMT.
Though the toad usually survives this process, conservationists warn that rising demand for the once obscure psychoactive compound has put pressure on the toad population.
Scientists are working to study and develop synthetic formulations of 5-MeO-DMT for hard-to-treat mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
If it proves to be effective, the compound... could be a cheaper alternative to psilocybin and LSD, which are longer acting and, so, more expensive to administer.
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