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433. How Are Psychedelics and Other Party Drugs Changing Psychiatry?

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Psychedelics: Promise and Peril

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding psychedelic drugs such as ketamine and MDMA, highlighting both their potential therapeutic benefits and the risks of misuse. It explores the need for regulation and the challenges faced by researchers in the field of psychedelic therapy.

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