 Magic mushrooms may be coming to a pharmacy near you. My name is India and today we are going to investigate the psychedelic medicine revolution here in Israel. Magic mushrooms, also known as shrooms, are a special species of mushroom that contains naturally occurring hallucinogens. They are illegal in most parts of the world, but now attitudes are changing. Over 10% of the Israeli population suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, which is often developed from traumatic experiences during their mandatory military service. It is one reason why many Israeli scientists are turning towards psychedelic solutions for the purpose of mental health. So this may be the beginning of a larger worldwide acceptance of psychedelic medicine. The active ingredient in these mushrooms is called psilocybin. Psilocybin is a hallucinogen that activates the serotonin receptors in your brain. It may cause you to have an otherworldly experience. However, magic mushrooms aren't only for recreational trips. It's also to say that mushrooms can be used for healing. If you take mushrooms in a large dose, you will probably hallucinate. But in smaller doses, it can increase creativity. And in Israel, there is a research company called Syrex that is leading major research in this kind of psychedelic medicine. They are the mushroom masters. We are trying to produce psychoactive compounds in fungi. Our goal is to bring the pharmaceutical we are producing to every pharmacy. Mushrooms can help with conditions like anxiety or PTSD. The Syrex lab focuses on developing mushrooms to help with depression. Because it comes without these same side effects, and you can feel the medication working in just a few days. So this is the bioreactor where we grow the fungi. We hope to replace the synthetic compounds with the biological compounds. Through the dedicated research of scientists like Maggie and her team, Israel has become an unexpected leader in the psychedelic medicine revolution. As more and more people turn to psychedelic medicine, and countries begin to legalize its use, mushroom medication may become as normal as other medications in your pharmacy. This is the future of psychedelic medicine. This is Inside Israel. Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time.