There is a growing interest in the medical use of psychedelics, also known as hallucinogenic drugs. Consequently, there are several studies looking at the potential of psychedelics to treat treatment-resistant mental disorders, but there is a lack of research on the side effects and safety of these drugs. This review aims to explore the classification, mechanism of action, and side effects of...
The third part of a new study assessing MDMA‐assisted therapy, a psychedelic drug also known as Ecstasy, has revealed improvement in diverse individuals suffering with severe post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, “MDMA‐assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo‐controlled phase 3 trial,” published Sept. 14 in Nature Medicine.
There has been a surge in research on Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy (PAT) over the past three decades. PAT has yielded positive results across clinical trials and demonstrated efficacy in treating various mental disorders. However, limited qualitative research exists that explores peoples’ experiences of PAT. This study aims to review the current literature on the experiences of individuals that...
Back to table of contents Previous article Next article Clinical & ResearchFull AccessMDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Shows Promise for Patients of Diverse BackgroundsSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:22 Sep 2023https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.10.10.60AbstractMDMA appears to enhance the ability of individuals with PTSD to benefit from psychotherapy by softening their...
Este trabalho apresenta uma análise sobre a terapia psicodélica como uma possível abordagem para tratamentos psiquiátricos, visando a saúde mental, explorando suas raízes históricas, fundamentos neurobiológicos e resultados clínicos. A revisão da literatura revela que substâncias psicodélicas, como a psilocibina e o MDMA (ecstasy), demonstram um potencial terapêutico promissor para transtornos...
Introduction: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness caused by exposure to a traumatic event. The current treatment includes trauma-focused psychotherapy along with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is estimated that for about 40-60% of patients it does not bring the desired improvement, which prompted scientists to look for new methods of pharmacotherapy....
Abstract In the monograph Philosophy and Psychedelics: Frameworks for Exceptional Experience, Hauskeller raises the important subject of individualization and alienation in psychedelic psychotherapy. Under the prevailing conditions of neoliberalism, Hauskeller contends that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy appropriates Indigenous knowledges in an oppressive fashion, may be instrumentalised to...
Background Subanesthetic ketamine has accumulated meta-analytic evidence for rapid antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression (TRD), resulting in both excitement and debate. Many unanswered questions surround ketamine’s mechanisms of action and its integration into real-world psychiatric care, resulting in diverse utilizations that variously resemble electroconvulsive therapy,...
Introduction Psychedelic-assisted therapy with psilocybin has shown promise in Phase 2 trials for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Set and setting, particularly factors facilitating a connection with nature, may positively influence the psychedelic experience and therapeutic outcomes. But to date, randomized controlled trials of interventions to enhance set and setting for psychedelic-assisted...
The long-term effects of war are extremely present in modern society. However, mental injuries such as posttraumatic stress disorder are commonly overlooked, as they are more obscure than physical wounds and casualties. Today, PTSD continues to affect veterans, and many treatments that have been developed so far are still lacking in effectiveness or have not been thoroughly tested. Prevention...