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G33 Psychedelic drugs for the treatment of chronic pain: is ketamine included?

Ask the expert – Psychedelic substances September 1, 2024 A. E. Ayad

One of the main causes of misery and incapacity is chronic pain, which is frequently linked to psychological issues. Psychedelic substances are drugs that can exert a psychological effect on patients. Psychedelic drugs like lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin, exert their action mainly via activation of the serotonin-2A (5-HT2A).1 In a trial to understand the actual mode of action...