Julian Kirsch

Attitudes and perceptions of psychedelic therapy among clinical trial participants with alcohol use disorder: a mixed-method study

Psychopharmacology June 10, 2026 Julian Kirsch, Christopher Poppe, Anne Beck et al.

BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains a major global health concern, with high morbidity and mortality and limited long-term treatment success. Psychedelic therapy has re-emerged as a potential novel intervention for AUD, yet little is known about how affected individuals perceive such treatments. METHODS: This mixed-method study explored attitudes and perceptions of psychedelic...