Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens

Overview

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.

Details

Publisher

Guilford Publications

Published

2022-11-07

Pages

582

Language

EN

Categories

Medical / General, Medical / Clinical Medicine, Medical / Pain Management, Medical / Psychiatry / General, Medical / Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General, Psychology / Research & Methodology, Psychology / Movements / General

ISBN-13

9781462551897