Psychedelics as Therapeutics-Potential and Challenges.
N. Volkow, J. Gordon, Eric M. Wargo
JAMA Psychiatry July 26, 2023 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.1968 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychedelics may offer therapeutic promise for mental illness and substance use disorders, but many research questions and unique challenges remain unresolved.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Viewpoint Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Medicine Psychology |
| Key finding | Psychedelics show potential for treating mental illness and substance use disorders, though open research questions and unique challenges persist. |
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the potential promise of the therapeutic use of psychedelics for mental illness and substance use disorders, acknowledging many open research questions and unique challenges with these substances.