Psychedelic Treatments for Substance Use Disorder and Substance Misuse: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs March 18, 2023 Raman Sharma, Rachel Batchelor, Jacqueline Sin 25 citations
A systematic review of seven studies on psychedelic treatments for substance use disorder and substance misuse found positive results for measures of abstinence, substance use, craving, and withdrawal, but the data were scarce and covered a wide range of addictions (opioid, nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, and unspecified substances). Qualitative synthesis from three studies indicated that psychedelic-assisted treatments enhanced self-awareness, insight, and confidence. However, the review concludes that there is currently insufficient research evidence to suggest the effectiveness of any psychedelic (psilocybin, ibogaine, or ayahuasca) for any specific substance use disorder or misuse.