Emerging Medical Use of Psychedelics
Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry September 30, 2023 Seon Young Park, Ung Gu Kang
Psychedelic drugs, once prohibited, are being reconsidered as medicines. Clinical trials are testing their effects on conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and end-of-life care, but evidence is still insufficient. This review covers the history, mechanisms, therapeutic effects, and precautions of psychedelic drugs.