In “Distinctive but not Exceptional: The Risks of Psychedelic Ethical Exceptionalism,” Cheung et al. (2025) elaborate the ways that psychedelics share individual ethical considerations with those o...
Psychedelics have long been used by individuals seeking peace and a sense of wellness. This article examines widespread adoption of ketamine as a proxy for psychedelics. For ketamine, there is a need to protect vulnerable persons from exploitation that should be balanced against risks of hypermedicalization. This article suggests strategies for striking such a balance, including by carefully...
Psychiatric NewsFebruary 16, 2023Jacques Ambrose, Jeffrey S Zabinski
With the impending FDA review of the phase 3 data for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, experts reflect on ethical considerations, appropriate use, and access. The groundswell of interest in psychedelics in psychiatry, medicine broadly, and in popular culture continues without a peak in sight. Though the term “psychedelic” was coined in the 20th century, these compounds have an extensive...