Psychedelic Facilitated Psychotherapy for Addiction with Chris Stauffer, MD-Video

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The video provides an overview of the use of psychedelics, specifically psilocybin mushrooms, in therapy and addiction treatment. The speaker discusses the history and potential benefits of psychedelics, highlighting their use in indigenous cultures. They explain the pharmacokinetics of psilocybin and its effects on serotonin receptors in the brain. The speaker addresses the potential risks and harms associated with psychedelics, emphasizing that overdoses are rare and deaths are mostly due to other factors.<br /><br />The video mentions several studies that show a correlation between psilocybin use and decreased psychological distress, suicidal thinking, and substance use disorder. The different societal perspectives and contexts of psychedelics are discussed, ranging from medical and therapeutic use to spiritual and recreational use.<br /><br />The speaker also discusses ongoing clinical research on psychedelics, including trials and the potential FDA approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. They explain the neuroplasticity and neurobiological mechanisms associated with psychedelic states. The role of neurotransmitters, specifically glutamate and AMPA receptors, in neural transmission activation is touched upon.<br /><br />The video explores the debate on whether subjective effects are necessary for therapeutic benefits in psychedelic therapy. The speaker mentions ongoing research and the importance of understanding the effects of non-psychedelic psychoplastogens. The mystical experiences that can occur during psychedelic therapy are discussed, as well as the measurement of these experiences.<br /><br />The speaker explains the difference between psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in clinical trials and unsupervised use in the community. They emphasize the need for trained therapists and the risks associated with unsupervised use of psychedelics.<br /><br />In conclusion, the video provides an overview of the neuroplasticity and neurobiological mechanisms associated with psychedelic states. It discusses the potential benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy, especially in the treatment of refractory depression and PTSD. The importance of considering the risks and complications associated with psychedelic therapy is highlighted.

Keywords

psychedelics

psilocybin mushrooms

therapy

addiction treatment

indigenous cultures

pharmacokinetics

serotonin receptors

risks

benefits

psychological distress

substance use disorder

MDMA-assisted therapy

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