Psychedelic Strawmen: A Call for Greater Transparency of PTSD Treatment Efficacy in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry May 14, 2026 Deidre A. Marsh, Edwin Bacalso
Abstract Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is a novel and promising form of treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, clinicians may experience challenges in interpreting the existing evidence for PAT to make informed decisions about treatment recommendations and selection with their patients. Prior commentators have noted the hype surrounding public discussions of PAT. This...