Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP)
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D’s Story
D. is a 50-year paramedic. After years of exposure to difficult, traumatic situations, he developed PTSD. He has tried various treatments, but none appear helpful. One of his colleagues suggests he try using magic mushrooms.
Introduction
Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in sensory perception, sense of time, emotions and thinking.
Typical effects include
Euphoria, and a sense of relaxation and wellbeing;Hallucinations such as seeing and hearing things that others cannot.
Some people experience these as pleasant and, as a result, will use psychedelics on a ...