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Claim Text: In a 2023 RAND Corporation survey of people who had used psilocybin in the last year, 49 percent described their goal as "improved mental health," a category that includes but extends beyond individuals who would qualify for a psychiatric diagnosis.
Simplified Text: 49% used psilocybin for mental health in a 2023 RAND survey.
Confidence Score: 0.800
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM (8 months ago)

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