Perspective: Can psychedelic-assisted therapy be a promising aid in compulsive sexual behavior disorder treatment?
Comprehensive Psychiatry March 24, 2022 Magdalena Wizła, Shane W. Kraus, Karol Lewczuk
Psychedelics may be effective in treating Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and other problematic sexual behaviors, which are considered behavioral addictions. The proposed mechanisms include reducing experiential avoidance by promoting exposure and acceptance, shifting brain activity from higher- to lower-level association regions, and impacting 5-HT2A receptors. Psychedelics-induced states share common characteristics with mindfulness-induced states, and mindfulness-based interventions already show promise for CSBD. The relative safety and low addictive potential of psychedelics support their integration into traditional therapies for CSBD and other out-of-control behaviors.