Psychedelics and related drugs: therapeutic possibilities, mechanisms and regulation.
H. Valerie Curran, David Nutt, Harriet de Wit
Psychopharmacology (Berl) February 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-017-4822-3 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychedelics and related drugs show therapeutic possibilities for mental health conditions, with research exploring their mechanisms, including brain modulation and neuroplasticity. The work discusses how these compounds may alter brain pathways and states of consciousness to produce therapeutic benefits. It also addresses the regulatory landscape for these substances in medical research and mental healthcare. The authors suggest that understanding the neurobiology and therapeutic mechanisms is crucial for advancing treatment research and medical innovation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Altered states of consciousness Anxiety Depression Neuroplasticity Psychedelic-assisted therapy PTSD |
| Keywords | Psychedelic medicine Psychedelic treatment Psychedelic drugs Psychedelic compounds |
| Citations | 17 |
| Key finding | Psychedelics and related drugs have therapeutic possibilities for mental health conditions, with mechanisms involving brain modulation and neuroplasticity, and their regulation is important for medical research. |
Abstract
Psychedelics and related drugs: therapeutic possibilities, mechanisms and regulation.