Psychotherapy with psychedelic drugs: A case report
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs January 1, 1981 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1981.10471888 via Elsevier
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA case report describes the use of psychedelic drugs as an adjunct to psychotherapy for a single patient. The treatment involved administering a psychedelic substance during therapy sessions to facilitate emotional insight and psychological healing. The report details the patient's background, the therapeutic process, and the outcomes observed. The authors suggest that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may offer benefits for certain individuals, particularly those who have not responded well to conventional treatments. The case illustrates the potential for these drugs to enhance the therapeutic experience and promote lasting psychological change, though the findings are limited to this single case and cannot be generalized without further research.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A single patient receiving psychotherapy with psychedelic drugs |
| Duration | Multiple sessions over several months |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may facilitate emotional insight and psychological healing in a patient who had not responded well to conventional treatments. |
Abstract
(1981). Psychotherapy with Psychedelic Drugs: A Case Report. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs: Vol. 13, Drugs, Crime and Criminal Justice, pp. 319-324.