Psychedelic drugs as a long-needed innovation in psychiatry
Qeios April 27, 2020 Genis Oña, José Carlos Bouso 7 citations
Psychiatry faces major challenges, as many mental disorders still lack effective treatments despite recent innovations. The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs within psychotherapeutic settings offers a promising, integrative treatment that produces enduring effects for patients. Psychedelic psychotherapy combines complex pharmacological action with enhanced psychotherapeutic interventions, representing an important innovation in the field.