The Efficacy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A New Frontier?

Dec 5, 2022Cureus

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Abstract

Psychedelic-assisted therapy may offer new avenues for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Current therapies for PTSD, primarily psychotherapy, often have marginal effectiveness.
  • PTSD remains a chronic condition with high rates of additional psychiatric and medical illnesses.
  • Psychedelic substances may provide alternative methods for managing PTSD symptoms.
  • The review will assess the efficacy of four psychedelics: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, ketamine, classical psychedelics, and cannabis.
  • An overview of therapeutic justification and available evidence for each psychedelic will be included.
  • Future research questions are proposed to enhance understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapy in PTSD treatment.

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