Psychedelics as novel therapeutic agents for chronic pain: mechanisms and future perspectives
Exploration of Neuroscience September 24, 2024 Bushra Yasin, Shivani Mehta, George Tewfik et al. 2 citations
Chronic neuropathic pain is a significant public health issue affecting an estimated 1.5 billion individuals worldwide. The mechanisms underlying chronic pain are multifaceted and not fully understood. Chronic pain amplifies specific neural pathways through peripheral and central sensitization triggered by repeated exposure to noxious stimuli, ultimately resulting in physical and emotional...