What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and How Exactly Does it Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes significant cognitive decline and affects millions of people worldwide. Recent studies have shown that psychedelic-assisted therapy can help treat Alzheimer’s patients. The hallucinogenic experience with these medications can help the patients recover their memories, reduce anxiety, and improve mood. In this article, we will discuss the science behind psychedelic-assisted therapy and how it has helped Alzheimer’s patients in recent studies. .How Does Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Work? The science behind the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy is complicated.For example, in a study of 103 patients by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, which was published in the Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease in July 2017, there were three stages to the treatment: (1) pre-screening; (2) ayahuasca intake; and (3) post entheogenic effects.
