Dalen, Floor van (2024) The Attitudes of Mental Healthcare Professionals Towards the Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Preliminary data on the efficacy of psychedelics assisted therapy (PAT) in substance use disorder (SUD), show the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. The aim of this review is to explores the attitudes of mental healthcare professionals towards the use of psychedelics in the treatment of SUD. To identify all relevant literature on the attitudes of mental healthcare professionals towards, a search was conducted across six scientific databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, PsychInfo, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL and SocIndex. Databases were searched from their inception until July 31, 2024. Out of the 443 articles identified in the databases, six publications were included in the systematic review. The studies focused on both ‘classic’ psychedelics, (e.g. psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, and ibogaine) and ‘modern’ psychedelics (e.g. MDMA and ketamine). Mental healthcare professionals show growing interest in PAT for SUD but remain cautious due to risks like psychiatric disorders and neurocognitive impairment. More education and research PAT for SUD is needed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Masselman, I. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (FP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Feb 2025 10:49 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Feb 2025 10:49 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4707 |
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