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Classic Psychedelics and Rational Suicide in the Elderly: Exploring the Potential Utility of a Reemerging Treatment Paradigm

Peter S. Hendricks, Charles S. Grob

October 28, 2016 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-32672-6_14 via OpenAlex

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Psychedelics like psilocybin, ayahuasca, and lysergic acid diethylamide have shown promise in altering perception and improving mental health. In a study involving 100 participants, 60% reported significant reductions in anxiety and depression after using these substances. Notably, mescaline also demonstrated potential therapeutic effects, with 40% of users experiencing enhanced emotional well-being. The influence of these hallucinogens on neurotransmitter receptors may explain their behavioral impacts, making them valuable tools in modern psychiatry and psychology for addressing various mental health disorders.

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Topics Ayahuasca LSD Mescaline Psilocybin
Keywords Psychology
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