The Efficacy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A New Frontier?
Cureus October 31, 2022 Arafath Mohamed, Shehla Touheed, Muzammil Ahmed et al. 11 citations
Post-traumatic stress disorder remains a chronic condition even after psychotherapy, which is the primary recommended treatment. This article reviews the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a potential new approach, examining current research on 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, ketamine, classical psychedelics, and cannabis for PTSD. It evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of each therapy, covering therapeutic justification, context of use, and level of evidence. The review also formulates questions for future research to better understand the topic.