Festina lente: Psychedelics.
Tonći Mastelić, Trpimir Glavina
Psychiatria Danubina August 1, 2025 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.24869/psyd.2025.239 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
The use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes is gaining popularity in psychiatric science and society. An overview of available literature shows promising but not yet solid research results. The social context surrounding these discoveries is dominantly optimistic, yet potential problems and pitfalls remain in legalization and clinical introduction. Current knowledge calls for caution, and maintaining a critical view with wider social discussion is necessary.
Study at a glance
| Design | review |
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| Key finding | Current knowledge about psychedelics for therapeutic purposes calls for caution despite promising but not solid results. |
Abstract
Summary Background: In the last few years, the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has become an increasingly popular topic in psychiatric science as well as in society in general. Because of that, this paper aims to discuss the current trends surrounding psy-chedelics and their use for therapeutic purposes. Method: We have made an overview of the available literature on psychedelics. Results: Although some research on the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes gives promising results, they are still not solid. The social context in which the discoveries related to psychedelics are interpreted is dominantly optimistic. However, potential problems and pitfalls await us in the process of legalization and introduction of psychedelics into clinical practice. Conclusion: Current knowledge about psychedelics still calls for caution. Maintaining a critical view and leading a wider social discussion is necessary.