Perspective: Can psychedelic-assisted therapy be a promising aid in compulsive sexual behavior disorder treatment?

Sexual Addiction Experiential avoidance Addictive behavior
DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2022.152303 Publication Date: 2022-03-13T10:24:19Z
ABSTRACT
Recently, there has been an increase in studies yielding evidence for psychedelics' anxiolytic and anti-depressive qualities. Preliminary treatment substance addiction is also available. In our manuscript, we present a perspective on the possible effectiveness mechanisms of action introduction Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) other p roblematic sexual behaviors, which are considered representative so-called "behavioral addiction" category. Evidence efficacy Mindfulness Based Interventions CSBD promising. Psychedelics- mindfulness-induced states share common characteristics both subjective objective level. One proposed regards reduction experiential avoidance through promotion exposure acceptance. On neurophysiological level, shift from higher- to lower-level association regions impact 5- HT2A receptors observed. Elaborated explain enhancement therapeutic processes by psychedelics. Psychedelics' relative safety low addictive potential support their into traditional forms therapy out control behaviors.
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