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TIL Triptans are synthetic drugs used in the treatment of migraines. They are structural analogues of DMT and Psilocybin. They are available by prescription in the US, while DMT and Psilocin remain Schedule 1 drugs because they have "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse".

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