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Psychiatric illnesses - including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders - are widely prevalent and represent a significant health care burden worldwide. For many affected people, existing treatments provide incomplete relief from disruptive and disabling symptoms. On March 29-30, 2022, this workshop will explore the therapeutic use of psychedelics and entactogens for these disorders. Speakers will discuss the current state of knowledge regarding mechanisms of action and clinical efficacy; considerations for research, clinical trial design, and regulatory approval; bioethical and legal issues; and opportunities to move the field forward.
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Exploring Psychedelics and Entactogens as Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2022
Psychiatric illnesses - such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, substance use disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - are widely prevalent and represent a substantial health burden worldwide. Yet, conventional medications for mental illnesses often fail to provide relief to...
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