Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” may help smokers quit tobacco for the long term. Smokers who received psilocybin ...

A single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, appears significantly more effective than nicotine patches at helping people quit smoking, a new study shows.

Psilocybin works by increasing "mental flexibility," allowing patients to reframe their relationship with addiction, ...

Psychedelic therapy is a promising approach for tackling tobacco addiction, early results of a pilot clinical trial show in which psilocybin outperformed nicotine patches in helping smokers quit.

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest health challenges many people face. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a substance that quickly creates addiction in the brain. Over time, the body begins to depend on ...

Q. I’m a physician and have long seen studies on using the nicotine patch for multiple disorders, including memory. Since it is a naturally occurring substance, I decided to give it a try. I started ...

Nicotine lozenges can help reduce cravings and support people trying to quit smoking. Doctors explain how they work, possible side effects and the safe daily limit.