Psychiatry might need some psychedelic therapy

Psychedelic drugs have shown promise for treating psychiatric disorders in both historical and modern studies, yet their medical use remains controversial. The controversies have often hindered research and clinical application despite potential benefits. The text discusses these ongoing debates without presenting new empirical data.

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Abstract

In historical and modern-day studies, psychedelic drugs have shown promise in managing a variety of psychiatric disorders, but their medical use has often raised controversies. The controversies ha...