Exploring the World of Psychedelics: An Introduction
August 30, 2024 DOI: 10.64239/pi-vl8201 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review |
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| Key findings | Psychedelics have a long history of therapeutic use and should not be considered novel; most are safe, but ibogaine and NBOMe compounds have associated risks. |
Abstract
Psychedelics have been used therapeutically for thousands of years by various cultures, and the term "novel therapeutic agent" should not describe them. The classic psychedelics are mainly tryptamines (e.g., psilocybin, DMT, LSD) and phenethylamines (e.g., MDMA, mescaline, 2C-B), with tryptamines being more studied currently. While most psychedelics are medically safe, some like ibogaine and NBOMe compounds have associated medical risks that require further discussion.