Jaime Rodrigues

Therapeutic potential of serotoninergic psychedelic substances in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

European Psychiatry June 1, 2022 Jaime Rodrigues, O. Nombora, Luiz Vicente Ribeiro 1 citation

Introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder associated with suffering and disability. The serotoninergic system is implicated in the neurobiological processes of OCD and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are the first-line treatment. However, clinical improvement after starting SRIs can take long and patients may not fully recover. Meanwhile, recent data...