use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review

Introduction: The word “psychedelic” derives from the Greek language and can be loosely translated as “mind manifesting” which is to convey that these substances allow the mind to unleash its hidden potential. Psilocybin is considered to be a “classic psychedelic” and is most commonly found in the f...

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Published in:Journal of education, health and sport health and sport, 2023-08, Vol.43 (1), p.104-115
Main Authors: Woźniak, Justyna, Bogacz, Rafał, Gaik, Magdalena, Uram, Ewa, Magda, Inga, Womperski, Karol, Osuch, Magdalena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
addiction
major depressive disorder
psychodelic-assisted therapy
psychodelics
psylocibin
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Summary:Introduction: The word “psychedelic” derives from the Greek language and can be loosely translated as “mind manifesting” which is to convey that these substances allow the mind to unleash its hidden potential. Psilocybin is considered to be a “classic psychedelic” and is most commonly found in the form of so-called “magic mushrooms”. Due to its unique properties psilocybin has been used during religious ceremonies and rituals for centuries and more recently also explored in a medical context. Nowadays many studies are being carried out to prove the efficacy of its use in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders.  Aim of study: Review of the current knowledge on the subject of psilocybin applied in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression and addiction. Methods and materials: A review of chosen literature was carried out in the PubMed database and Google Scholar using the following phrases: psilocybin, psychedelics, psychedelic-assisted therapy, major depressive disorder, addiction. Results: Recent studies suggest that psilocybin may be an effective form of treatment for cancer-related psychiatric distress, treatment-resistant depression and addiction. There are some reports of psilocybin being useful when treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and cluster headaches. Conclusions: More large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled studies are required to prove these promising findings. Psychological support is crucial during the treatment with psilocybin.
ISSN:2391-8306
2391-8306
DOI:10.12775/JEHS.2023.43.01.009