Could Psychedelics Treat Personality Disorders?
Journal of Addiction Science 2022 DOI: 10.17756/jas.2022-057 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Personality disorders Clinical psychology Psychotherapist Psychoanalysis |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | Further investigation of classical psychedelics for personality disorders, including preliminary trials, is indicated despite theoretical risks and difficulties. |
Abstract
In this paper we review the existing historical literature on the use of classical psychedelics to treat personality disturbance and disorders.We address the findings and major limitations of that dataset.Finally, we ask which, if any, personality disorders are most suitable for further investigation and whether this is worthwhile.There are significant theoretical risks and difficulties but considering the clinical burden further investigation, including preliminary trials, is indicated.