# Psychedelics and Drug Studies

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/psychedelics-and-drug-studies-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 416,475 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic therapy, particularly focusing on the use of substances like psilocybin and MDMA for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and substance dependence. The research delves into the neurobiology, serotonin receptors, and brain function underlying the effects of these psychedelics, as well as their ability to induce mystical experiences and promote long-lasting positive changes in psychological functioning. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12553 |
| Works | 36,261 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [George Davey Smith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-davey-smith/)
- [Ronald C. Kessler](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ronald-c-kessler/)
- [Matthias Egger](https://scholariq.org/researchers/matthias-egger/)
- [John P. A. Ioannidis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-p-a-ioannidis/)
- [Karl Friston](https://scholariq.org/researchers/karl-friston/)
- [Louisa Degenhardt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/louisa-degenhardt/)
- [Josep María Haro](https://scholariq.org/researchers/josep-maria-haro/)
- [George Patton](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-patton/)
- [Trevor W. Robbins](https://scholariq.org/researchers/trevor-w-robbins/)
- [Solomon H. Snyder](https://scholariq.org/researchers/solomon-h-snyder/)
- [Chris Frith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/chris-frith/)
- [Rachelle Buchbinder](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rachelle-buchbinder/)

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