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Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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Efficacy and Safety of Psychedelics in Treating Anxiety Disorders

Leah Feulner, Thanpicha Sermchaiwong, Nathan Rodland, David Galarneau
Ochsner Journal Summary & key facts 2023 15 citations

Researchers reviewed published clinical trials testing psychedelic drugs for people diagnosed with anxiety disorders. They found nine trials that used ayahuasca, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, or psilocybin. Overall, the studies showed reduced anxiety symptoms and better self-image or social functioning for people with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or anxiety linked to…

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