Does acute stress play a role in the lasting therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs?
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology September 1, 2023 Harriet de Wit, M Heilig, Anya K. Bershad
Psychedelic drugs, when used in the context of psychotherapy, can produce significant and long-lasting memories with enduring beneficial effects. Yet, the behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms that underlie these beneficial effects remain a mystery. Here, we suggest that both the quality and durability of memories of the drug-facilitated therapeutic experience may be mediated, in part, by...