How Should We Expand Access to Psychedelics While Maintaining an Environment of Peace and Safety?
AMA journal of ethics November 1, 2024 Zachary J Verne, Jeffrey S Zabinski 1 citation
Psychedelics have a history of use for personal peace and wellness. This article examines ketamine as a representative psychedelic, arguing that protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation must be balanced against the risks of excessive medicalization. It proposes strategies to differentiate between people with psychiatric conditions like treatment-resistant depression, who may benefit from psychedelics, and those using them for wellness under careful guidance, aiming for a balanced approach.