Am J Psychiatry May 2020 PMID 32098487

Psychedelics and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Collin M Reiff, Elon E Richman, Charles B Nemeroff, Linda L Carpenter, Alik S Widge, Carolyn I Rodriguez, Ned H Kalin, William M McDonald

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The discussions include various remarks on the therapeutic use of psychedelics, with users referencing the evidence supporting MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Phrases like 'transformative potential' and references to specific studies convey an overall positive tone, suggesting that many see the article as a crucial step in shifting mental health treatment paradigms.

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Several contributors emphasize the transformative potential of psychedelic treatment in mental health, perceiving it as having significant implications for future clinical practices.

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The text provides an evidence-based summary of research on the use of psychedelics, including LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, in treating various psychiatric disorders.
A systematic review of 1603 articles resulted in 14 well-designed clinical trials that demonstrated potential efficacy for these substances, especially MDMA and psilocybin, which the FDA has designated as breakthrough therapies for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression, respectively.
While the evidence for LSD and ayahuasca is still preliminary, it suggests possible therapeutic benefits; overall, more research is needed before any psychedelic drug can receive FDA approval for routine use in clinical settings.

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@elonmusk Psychedelics (and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy) have entered the chat.

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Leor Roseman

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@Hexspa In the case study they write, "it is assumed that psilocybin’s therapeutic effects require a psychedelic “trip” that is mediated via serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor activation" referencing the following paper, which also discusses the mystical experience https://t.co/deIJfTsDGy

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@TreeBanker @ashot2remember I do think it’s important to know the risks — and to go into it with all the information. I volunteer to research!!

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Nate

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@wiIbanks · X

@BMac_Oz @paundering @UberFacts Proven, especially for psilocybin. Can treat PTSD, anxiety, depression. Doing a quick search on PubMed - https://t.co/iGfJOvNgZb

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Fustbariclation

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@HelgeFrieling @DrAnnieHickox No. It was purely self-treatment. There is research that establishes that hallucinogenic drugs are effective in themselves, without psychotherapy. For example: https://t.co/cwGar64d5S

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Riccardo Miceli McMillan, MD, M.Bioethics

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@A_V_Fernandez @matthewrbroome Hi Matthew and Anthony :) My favourite overviews of modern psychedelic psychiatry literature include this review article published in the AJP https://t.co/aGd7MrLCSJ and this review article in the ANZJP https://t.co/y08FhmWAQc

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Revolvermann86

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@cushingura @therealEBBi @s_gimli https://t.co/mQjT6eExd4 aktuell hält leider alles erschwert, weil ja überall auf der Welt illegal. Dr gasser in der Schweiz ist soweit ich weiß der einzige in Europa, der damit therapieren darf

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IrionIke

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https://t.co/07U9h6NDN7 MDMA synthesized 1912 by Merck as clotting agent wow

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@DrWinarick @AllenFrancesMD @tylerblack32 @SameiHuda @DrJefferyHayden You're referring to this one? Not a meta-analysis; a review of a "hot topic" with many published studies including RCTs. Nope, not surprised. https://t.co/LjJb2ErAM0

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