IntroductionPTSD is a chronic, debilitating condition with limited treatment efficacy. Accessing traumatic memories often leads to overwhelming distress, impacting treatment process. Current approved pharmacological treatments have exhibited small to moderate effects when compared with placebo. Evidence suggests 3,4,-methylene-dioxymethamphetamine(MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy as a viable option...
Introduction: Psychedelics have seen various labels: mystical sacrament aids, potential interrogation tools for the Cold War, agents for social change in the Hippie counter movement, a panacea for various mental disorders, and a tool to “hack” of the psyche. This has led to their reputation as both societal threat and a psychopharmacological breakthrough. After the loss of data on over 1000...
BACKGROUNDMicrodosing of psychedelics such as LSD consists in its regular ingestion of a non-hallucinogenic dose. Advocates deny experiencing the typical alterations in consciousness while reporting various long-lasting psychological benefits.It has been under research for treatment of mental health disorders including end-of-life anxiety, drug abuse, and depression. Increased accessibility in...