Researchers Look into Possibility of Treating Borderline Personality Disorder Using Psychedelics
Researchers are considering the possibility of using psychedelic drugs such as MDMA to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is a debilitating mental disorder that hinders an individual’s ability to manage emotions and leads to high impulsivity; it also generally negatively affects relationships. People with BPD often have long-term feelings of emptiness and find it difficult to form a stable sense of identity. This can result in impulsive behaviors and self-destructive tendencies, including suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Intense fear of abandonment also leads to stormy and volatile relationships characterized by devaluation and idealization of partners. Current treatment protocols for borderline…
