Wolves Among Sheep: Sexual Violations in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Am J Bioeth January 13, 2025 Tahlia R. Harrison, Sonya C. Faber, Manzar Zare et al. 22 citations
Psychedelic-assisted therapy raises urgent ethical concerns, particularly regarding power imbalances that can lead to sexual abuse. This paper examines how altered states of consciousness in therapeutic settings create vulnerabilities, and it outlines pathways for developing ethical practices and regulatory frameworks to prevent misconduct. The authors argue that understanding therapeutic dynamics is critical to protecting patients and ensuring professional accountability in this emerging field.