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Review of studies on the use of microdosing with hallucinogens that combine psychotherapeutic techniques with administrations of LSD, MDMA or Psilocybin ...
The purpose of this paper is to present a review of studies (double-blind, longitudinal, open, randomized and controlled trials [mostly with placebo]) on the use of microdosing with hallucinogens that combine psychotherapeutic techniques with administrations of LSD, MDMA or psilocybin.
“We don’t want to run before we walk”: the attitudes of Australian stakeholders towards using psychedelics for mental health conditions
Additional research and a clear presentation of this research are needed before the clinical use of psychedelics can be supported.
MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial
These data suggest that MDMA-AT reduced PTSD symptoms and functional impairment in a diverse population with moderate to severe PTSD and was generally well tolerated." MAPS say that they now expect to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA later this year.
Potential analgesic effects of psychedelics on select chronic pain conditions: A survey study
The present paper presents the results of a survey study investigating their use and analgesic effects among individuals suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraine, tension-type headache and sciatica.
Psychedelic intimacy: Altered states of consciousness in romantic relationships
The unique pair bonding during shared psychedelic experiences could be utilized by psychedelic-assisted couple’s therapy.
Co-use of MDMA with psilocybin/LSD may buffer against challenging experiences and enhance positive experiences
Findings suggest co-use of MDMA with psilocybin/LSD may buffer against some aspects of challenging experiences and enhance certain positive experiences.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy with adolescents suffering from PTSD: Do or don’t? a qualitative study with youth, parents, and clinicians
Our findings suggest that when provided with information on what MDMA-assisted psychotherapy entails, adolescents, parents, and clinicians are open to the idea of exploring this type of treatment for adolescents.
Single-dose psilocybin treatment for major depressive disorder: A randomized clinical trial
Psilocybin treatment was associated with a clinically significant sustained reduction in depressive symptoms and functional disability, without serious adverse events.
Improvement in OCD symptoms associated with serotoninergic psychedelics: a retrospective online survey
Our observations support the hypothesis of classic psychedelics efficacy in reducing OCD symptoms but a careful evaluation of the persistence of this effect is still needed.
Psychedelic use among psychiatric medication prescribers: Effects on well-being, depression, anxiety, and associations with patterns of use, reported harms, and transformative mental states
Given the current mental health crisis among health care providers, further research is warranted to examine whether interventions utilizing psychedelics could improve well-being and effectiveness of health care providers while decreasing adverse mental health outcomes associated with working in health care.
Ketamine for the treatment of major depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Our findings suggested that effect sizes for depression severity, as well as response and remission rates, were numerically greater for racemic ketamine than esketamine.
Hallucinogenic potential: a review of psychoplastogens for the treatment of opioid use disorder
This review will examine the preclinical and clinical evidence that psychoplastogens, such as ibogaine, ketamine, and classic psychedelics, may offer a unique, holistic alternative for the treatment of OUD.
A brief review on the potential of psychedelics for treating Alzheimer’s Disease and related depression
Psychedelic drugs target AD-related psychological pathology and symptoms such as depression. Using microdosing, psychedelic drugs may prove to help combat this devastating disease by eliciting psychiatric benefits via acting through various mechanisms of action such as serotonin and dopamine pathways.
HOPE: A pilot study of psilocybin enhanced group psychotherapy in patients with cancer
This pilot study demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and possible efficacy of psilocybin-assisted group therapy for cancer patients dealing with depressive symptoms. Based on demonstrated efficacy and significant reductions in therapist time, future investigations with the group therapy model are warranted.
Associations between individual hallucinogens and hallucinogen misuse among U.S. Adults who recently initiated hallucinogen use
Hallucinogen dependence and abuse are DSM-IV diagnoses that are associated with significant morbidity, yet the specific hallucinogens that are most strongly linked to dependence and abuse are understudied.
The risk of chronic psychedelic and MDMA microdosing for valvular heart disease
There is some clinical evidence that chronic ingestion of full doses of MDMA is associated with VHD. We conclude that VHD is a potential risk with chronic psychedelic microdosing, but further studies are necessary to better define this risk.