Could Psychedelics Treat Personality Disorders?
Journal of Addiction Science January 1, 2022 DOI: 10.17756/jas.2022-057 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA review of historical literature on classical psychedelics for treating personality disturbance and disorders finds limited data with major limitations. Despite significant theoretical risks and difficulties, the clinical burden of personality disorders warrants further investigation, including preliminary trials. The authors identify which personality disorders may be most suitable for future research.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Personality disorders Clinical psychology Psychotherapist Psychoanalysis |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Further investigation of classical psychedelics for personality disorders, including preliminary trials, is indicated despite theoretical risks and difficulties. |
Abstract
In this paper we review the existing historical literature on the use of classical psychedelics to treat personality disturbance and disorders.We address the findings and major limitations of that dataset.Finally, we ask which, if any, personality disorders are most suitable for further investigation and whether this is worthwhile.There are significant theoretical risks and difficulties but considering the clinical burden further investigation, including preliminary trials, is indicated.