Psychotherapie mit adjuvanter Gabe von serotonergen psychoaktiven Substanzen – Möglichkeiten und Hindernisse

Aug 3, 2017Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie

Psychotherapy combined with serotonin-affecting drugs: opportunities and challenges

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Abstract

Substance-assisted psychotherapy with serotonergic psychoactive agents shows potential for treating conditions like PTSD and depression.

  • Evidence suggests that LSD and psilocybin may be effective in treating alcohol and tobacco addiction.
  • Psilocybin is associated with positive outcomes in anxiety and depression among patients with life-threatening illnesses.
  • Studies indicate that psilocybin could benefit individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and treatment-resistant major depression.
  • MDMA shows promise in addressing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Overall, findings indicate efficacy and relatively good tolerability for these substances in therapeutic contexts.
  • Further research is necessary to establish the suitability of these substances for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.

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