Therapeutic potential of psychedelics: History, advancements, and unexplored frontiers.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry April 20, 2024 Juliana Marino Maia, Bruna Stefane Alves De Oliveira, Luiz G.s. Branco et al. 11 citations
Psychedelics (serotonergic hallucinogens) are psychoactive substances that can alter perception and mood, and affect cognitive functions. These substances activate 5-HT2A receptors and may exert therapeutic effects. Some of the disorders for which psychedelic-assisted therapy have been studied include depression, addiction, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite the increasing...