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An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin

Researchers said a single 5-gram dose was followed by temporary gains in speech, walking, continence and social interaction in one patient.

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After years of severe decline, an 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s temporarily regained her ability to speak, walk, and interact with family following a massive dose of psilocybin mushrooms, according to a striking new case report.

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PsyPost broke the news on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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