Psychedelics

If clinical trials continue to show that psychedelics offer safe and long-lasting results, then psychedelic-assisted therapy could flourish as a treatment in the mental health space.

If approved, this would mark the first MDMA-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy approved, calling for a reschedule of MDMA from Schedule I. A PDUFA was set for this summer.

The investigators note that psilocybin’s effectiveness in treating depressive symptoms and the positive reception among patients with cancer are encouraging continued research.

By combining the administration of psychedelic compounds with therapeutic support, ketamine-assisted therapy is proving remarkable efficacy in treating mental health conditions.

Ketamine topical cream may alleviate symptoms of PTSD without causing the adverse effects and abuse potential often associated with other forms of ketamine administration.

California is possibly on the verge of signing a bill that would decriminalize the personal possession of natural psychedelics for those aged 21 years and older.

KET01 could successfully treat treatment-resistant depression while limiting adverse effects in the home environment, according to the study.

The daily oral formulation of ketamine, KET01, has the potential to greatly improve the standard treatment practices for treatment-resistant depression, according to investigators.

Generic ketamine could cost as little as $5, which is significantly lower than the $800 per dose for the currently available S-ketamine nasal spray.

Further research and regulatory changes are needed, but psychedelic medicines may be able to treat or even cure mental illness in the future.

The use of psilocybin and psychedelic therapy can be a helpful tool for individuals with AUD and could have a positive outcome that can result in self compassion.

Providing this treatment for patients with cancer may be a smoother transition for oncology professionals than they might expect.

Psilocybin and other psychedelics hold promise in treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, headaches, and chronic pain disorders.

Pharmacists must be involved in managing adverse effects and drug-drug interactions as psychedelic medicines collide with traditional psychiatric treatments.