Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens

Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens
ISBN-10
1462551890
ISBN-13
9781462551897
Category
Medical
Pages
602
Language
English
Published
2023-01-13
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Authors
Jim Grigsby, Charles S. Grob

Description

This handbook reviews promising applications of psychedelics in treatment of such challenging psychiatric problems as posttraumatic stress disorder, major depression, substance use disorders, and end-of-life anxiety. Experts from multiple disciplines synthesize current knowledge on psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and other medical hallucinogens. The volume comprehensively examines these substances' neurobiological mechanisms, clinical effects, therapeutic potential, risks, and anthropological and historical contexts. Coverage ranges from basic science to practical clinical considerations, including patient screening and selection, dosages and routes of administration, how psychedelic-assisted sessions are structured and conducted, and management of adverse reactions.

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