Psychedelics and related drugs: therapeutic possibilities, mechanisms and regulation.
H. Valerie Curran, David Nutt, Harriet de Wit
Psychopharmacology (Berl) February 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-017-4822-3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Altered states of consciousness Anxiety Depression Neuroplasticity Psychedelic-assisted therapy PTSD |
| Keywords | Psychedelic medicine Psychedelic treatment Psychedelic drugs Psychedelic compounds Psychedelic substances Therapeutic possibilities Therapeutic benefits Mental health conditions Psychiatric conditions Brain pathways Brain modulation Neurobiology Medical research Therapeutic research Drug research Mental healthcare research Medical innovation Treatment research |
| Citations | 17 |
| Key findings | Psychedelics and related drugs have therapeutic possibilities for mental health conditions, with mechanisms involving brain modulation and neuroplasticity, and their regulation is important for medical research. |
Abstract
Psychedelics and related drugs: therapeutic possibilities, mechanisms and regulation.