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Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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Psychedelics and Drug Studies CINAHL

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The Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic-assisted Therapies for Symptom Control in Patients Diagnosed With Serious Illness: A Systematic Review

Lucas Oliveira Maia, Yvan Beaussant, Ana Cláudia Mesquita Garcia
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Summary & key facts 2022 55 citations

This paper looked at 20 clinical trials to see whether therapies that use psychedelic drugs together with talking therapy can help people who have serious, life‑limiting illnesses. The review found that these therapies often helped with psychological and spiritual problems like anxiety, low mood, and fear of dying. The drugs…

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