Preparing for psychedelic therapies in Australia

Summary

Psychedelic therapies are making a compelling comeback in Psychology and Drug Studies, poised to transform mental health care. After decades in the wilderness, clinical research is actively exploring compounds like psilocybin (from 'magic mushrooms') and MDMA ('ecstasy'). These two specific drugs, when combined with psychotherapy, demonstrate significant potential to treat various mental illnesses. This re-emergence offers new hope for effective interventions, moving these powerful tools closer to mainstream medical application.

Abstract

Psychedelic therapies have the potential to treat mental illness but there’s still a long way to go. After decades in the wilderness, psychedelic therapies are making a comeback into clinical research and are poised to re-enter medical care. When used alongside psychotherapy, drugs like psilocybin (found in ‘magic mushrooms’) and MDMA (found in ‘ecstasy’) have […]

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