PROPOSAL FOR SYMPOSIUM –ANCIPS, 2022 The New Era Of Psychedelic (Hallucinogen) Associated Treatments In Psychiatry-Will It Be A Game Changer?
Indian Journal of Psychiatry March 1, 2022 Jassar Abdul Jabbar, A. Ayyappan
Psychedelic research, which began in Western countries in the 1930s, was halted by a global ban due to widespread use and side effects. The 21st century has seen renewed interest in this area. This presentation reviews the history of psychedelic research, the reasons for the ban, the neurobiological mechanisms of psychedelics, potential treatments currently under investigation, and future directions.