Psychedelics

Few topics in psychiatry over the past few years have
generated as much curiosity and excitement among clinicians and laypeople as
the use of psychedelics. For mental health professionals, psychedelics offer
an opportunity to expand existing treatment options and to explore new ones
that have the potential to change neuroplasticity and neuroconnectivity. For
patients, they offer the hope of relief from illnesses that have not
responded adequately to traditional treatments.

When approaching the
use of psychedelics in treatment, it is important to separate science from
sensationalism. Expert-vetted and rigorously researched, Psychedelics:
Transforming Psychiatry delivers an authoritative review of the
current knowledge and evidence for the use of psychedelics in practice.
Organized into three parts, this volume covers

* The history of
psychedelic research and treatment, as well as the pharmacological and
neurobiological mechanisms that underpin how these substances work
*
Clinical applications for targeted illnesses that include mood disorders,
PTSD, OCD and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders
*
Precautions and risks when using psychedelics, the role of psychotherapy
when leveraging these substances, and potential future uses

The
contributions from an international panel of recognized experts are enriched
throughout the text by key clinical takeaways, data tables, and extensive
references. This is a thoughtful and informative review of the current,
rapidly developing landscape surrounding psychedelics in medicine.