Could Prejudices Be Holding Us Back from Accepting Psychedelics as Mental Health Treatment?

Current pharmaceutical drugs for depression seem to be causing more harm than good to their users, with some patients developing a resistance to treatments while others become dependent on the treatments. This may be a reason for the increase in interest in the use of psychedelic drugs as alternative and potentially safer treatments for depression and other mental health conditions.

The first time psychedelics were studied as a potential mental-health treatment was several decades ago, when researchers studied the therapeutic potential of LSD. However, as decades passed and various national and international drug policies were implemented, further research exploring the therapeutic potential of these mind-altering substances was restricted as was the researchers’ access to those substances.

Things may be looking up however, as the easing of some of these laws continues. More states across the United States are implementing laws that favor the study and use of psychedelics as well as the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. In the November elections, Oregonian voters approved access to psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use. This change makes it easier for researchers to conduct studies on these drugs while also making it easier for individuals to access the drugs.

As previously mentioned, the drugs being prescribed to help manage depression currently are not effective for a large number of those who use them, which indicates the need to widen treatment options. Just as with conventional antidepressant therapy, there’s a chance that the most effective means of administering these psychoactive medications as treatment for depressions would be alongside some form of counseling or therapy.

This may present new challenges to therapists and counselors, as these mind-altering substances have been known to elicit different reactions in different people. It would be important for a therapist or counselor to know how to effectively assess a situation and how to respond to these different reactions. This highlights the need for specialist training.

However, before these alternative forms of treatment can be declared safe, efficient, and approved and then brought to the market, the perception of these substances need to examined. The psychedelic medications used for therapy contain only micro-doses of the substance, making them safer than illicit sources. However, people’s fears may distort their views on these medications, which may actually be safer than conventional medicine. This perception may be a significant barrier to the introduction and acceptance of psychedelic medicines in the treatment of mental-health conditions such as depression.

There is a lot to be discovered and learned about the efficacy of psychedelics as treatment options. Key to this, however, is the ability for potential users and others to not allow their prejudices and fears to prevent themselves or loves ones who may be suffering from a mental condition access to potentially life-changing treatment. Opening minds to the possibilities is essential to change.

Many companies are opting for a science-driven approach to psychedelic product development. For instance, Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) is working closely with the Centre for Psychedelic Science in Toronto, Canada, as it focuses on the pharmaceutical development of psychedelic products.

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