Everyone sees the broken bones, torn ligaments and bloodied bodies of injured athletes, but many of their deepest scars are mental. A small group of athletes are pioneering the treatment of their mental health issues with psychedelic drugs, but as Julie Kliegman reports it's going to be a while before the sporting community rejects the taboo stigma and embraces psychedelic medicine.

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Everyone sees the broken bones, torn ligaments and bloodied bodies of injured athletes, but many of their deepest scars are mental. A small group of athletes are pioneering the treatment of their mental health issues with psychedelic drugs, but as <a href="https://twitter.com/jmkliegman" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/jmkliegman" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Julie Kliegman</a> reports it's going to be a while before the sporting community rejects the taboo stigma and embraces psychedelic medicine.
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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Are Psychedelics the Future of Sports Medicine?

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