Psychedelic drugs are a group of substances that change or enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, and energy levels These substances are also known as hallucinogenic drugs or simply hallucinogens They come in different forms, ranging from chemicals such as lsd to plants like peyote. Psychedelic therapy uses psychedelic plant compounds that can induce hallucinations, such as lsd and psilocybin from “magic” mushrooms, to treat mental health issues. Psychedelic substances (eg, ayahuasca/dmt, lsd, mdma, psilocybin Scientists are investigating whether other psychedelic or dissociative drugs may be effective treatments for substance use disorders and other mental disorders
Though research is ongoing, scientists suspect that some of these substances may cause brain changes that boost the effectiveness of treatments for mental health disorders. Research to date demonstrate safety of psilocybin in regulated spaces facilitated by medical team over a series of guided sessions And as a part of cognitive behavioral therapy, psilocybin helps in reducing anxiety in some cancer patients, and in facilitating smoking cessation for some. Learn all about psychedelic therapy What therapeutic psychedelics are, how they’re used in therapy, and potential risks.
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