A Novel, Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic for the Treatment of OCD and Tic Disorder
Researchers developed a new drug called HBL20017 based on psychedelic compounds that does not cause hallucinations. In animal tests, this drug significantly reduced obsessive behaviors and involuntary muscle twitches, suggesting it could treat conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. A single dose showed beneficial effects that lasted up to 42 days, and the compound appeared safer than existing psychedelic treatments.