Hype or hope? The developing evidence base for psychedelic treatment of addiction disorders

Emmert Roberts

doi:10.1192/bjp.2025.19

Hype or hope? The developing evidence base for psychedelic treatment of addiction disorders

Emmert Roberts

Addictions

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There has been substantial recent renewed interest and investment to assess the therapeutic potential of psychedelic compounds in addiction disorders. This editorial discusses the available evidence from randomised trials and future research directions in the field, together with potential implications for patients, professionals and the wider addiction treatment system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-3
Journal	British Journal of Psychiatry
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2025.19
Publication status	Published - 25 Mar 2025

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