Serotonin, Psilocybin, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology – April 01, 1996
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Summary
Psilocybin dramatically reduced symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder, offering profound hope for severe body image distress. In a recent Psychedelics and Drug Studies trial, 32 participants experienced an average 65% reduction in BDD severity after a single dose of this powerful hallucinogen. This emerging area in Psychology and Psychiatry, vital for Medicine, highlights its potential. Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies reveal patients' struggles often lead to Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications, underscoring the urgency for effective interventions. This Australian research is promising.
Abstract
Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Research Unit, Mental Health Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.