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Brennan M. Carrithers

4 papers in the library · 30 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Exploring serotonergic psychedelics as a treatment for personality disorders.

Neuropharmacology July 1, 2025 Brennan M. Carrithers, Daniel E. Roberts, Brandon M Weiss et al. 4 citations

Both psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacological agents have demonstrated limited efficacy in the treatment of personality disorders (PDs). Emerging evidence suggests that psychedelic therapy, already showing promise in treating various psychiatric conditions commonly comorbid with PDs, may exert therapeutic effects by promoting adaptive changes in personality. Thus, psychedelic therapy...

Multidimensional Personality Changes Following Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: Results From a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

American Journal of Psychiatry 2025 Noam Goldway, Snehal Bhatt, Stephen Ross et al. 23 citations

PAT elicited durable shifts in personality, suggesting normalization of abnormal personality trait expression in AUD. Further study is needed to clarify whether PAT exerts its beneficial effects by reducing impulsiveness or whether impulsive individuals inherently respond better to PAT.

The Effect of Psychedelics on Individuals with a Personality Disorder: Results from two Prospective Cohort Studies

Research Square October 15, 2024 Alexandra R. Gordon, Brennan M. Carrithers, Broc A. Pagni et al. 3 citations

Abstract Background: Personality disorders (PDs) are characterized by impairments in psychological functioning for which pharmacologic treatments have demonstrated limited efficacy. Psychedelics may offer a possible PD treatment, given preliminary evidence for their potential long-term positive effects on psychological functioning. However, little is known about safety or potential therapeutic...