Health Canada has approved the use of psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, to help some people face end-of-life care. One of these people is Laurie Brooks, who was told her colon cancer could kill her within a year. On today’s show with Evan Solomon, she explains how it feels to be one of four Canadians given approval to use this drug.

<p>Health Canada has approved the use of psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, to help some people face end-of-life care. One of these people is Laurie Brooks, who was told her colon cancer could kill her within a year. On today&rsquo;s show with Evan Solomon, she explains how it feels to be one of four Canadians given approval to use this drug.</p>

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