From Craving to Cognitive Flexibility: Psychedelic-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use

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Can psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy help reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder?In this Host Rx episode, Dr. O analyzes the landmark 2022 JAMA Psychiatry randomized clinical trial examining psilocybin combined with psychotherapy for adults with alcohol dependence. Dr. O explains:• The study design and outcomes• How psilocybin may promote cognitive flexibility• Safety considerations • Ethical and policy challenges• What this means for the future of addiction treatmentThis episode also explores implementation barriers, reimbursement issues, disparities in access, and the importance of rigorous scientific oversight as psychedelic medicine evolves.Educational only, not medical advice.#Psilocybin #AlcoholUseDisorder #PsychedelicTherapy #AddictionPsychiatry #MentalHealthPodcast

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