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Psychotherapy with hallucinogenic adjuncts from a learning perspective

A Grieco, R Bloom

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hallucinogen-assisted psychotherapy is safe and effective, according to controlled studies. Despite a review of therapeutic approaches and a new learning-based theory, hallucinogens lack acceptance as a therapeutic tool in the US.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Psychology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Controlled studies suggest hallucinogen-assisted psychotherapy is safe and effective.
    • Historical context and therapeutic approaches are reviewed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review psycholytic and psychedelic therapy.
    • To offer a new theoretical framework for hallucinogen use in psychotherapy.
    • To assess the current acceptance of hallucinogens as therapeutic adjuncts.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical overview of hallucinogen use in therapy.
    • Review of psycholytic and psychedelic therapy: rationale, technique, applications, outcomes.
    • Presentation of a new learning-theory-based conceptual approach.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence supports the safety and efficacy of hallucinogen-assisted psychotherapy.
    • A new theoretical model for therapeutic hallucinogen use is proposed.
    • Hallucinogens are not widely accepted as therapeutic adjuncts in the US.

    Conclusions:

    • Hallucinogen-assisted psychotherapy demonstrates significant therapeutic potential.
    • A learning-oriented theoretical framework can support the beneficial use of hallucinogens.
    • Barriers to the acceptance of hallucinogens in US psychotherapy persist.

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