Can Psychedelics be the Treatment for the Crisis in Psychopharmacology?
Preprints.org January 24, 2019 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints201901.0249.v1 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe current crisis in psychopharmacology has deep historical roots and requires innovative approaches. The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs offers a promising and integrative treatment with enduring effects for mental health problems.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychopharmacology Psychology Psychotherapist Mental health Psychiatry |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key finding | Psychedelic drugs represent a promising and integrative treatment with enduring effects for mental health problems. |
Abstract
The current crisis in psychopharmacology has a long history and needs to be addressed with innovative and effective strategies. Here we discuss some of the roots of this crisis and suggest that the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs represents a promising and integrative treatment with enduring effects for mental health problems.