York University, History, Theory, and Critical Studies in Psychology, Canada.
McMaster University, Psychology, Canada.
Int J Drug Policy. 2022 Jul;105:103704. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103704. Epub 2022 May 8.
A psychedelic industrial complex is emerging as new research on these substances and their effects is being approved. These substances show promise, but much remains unknown about their potential for both benefit and harm. Despite the paucity of reliable mechanistic evidence, some entrepreneurs have already begun to market psychedelic advice. We draw on some critiques of the self-help industry to propose potential parallels in the psychedelic industry. Overstated claims, cultural lore, for-profit organizations, and spiritual gurus come with the territory of both industries aimed at selling solutions for mental health disorders. We offer some guidelines for responsible research, therapy, and policy to temper these concerns, focusing on evidence-based practices, decriminalization, and rigorous therapist training.
一个迷幻工业综合体正在出现，因为新的关于这些物质及其影响的研究正在得到批准。这些物质显示出了前景，但它们对益处和危害的潜在影响还有很多未知。尽管可靠的机械证据很少，但一些企业家已经开始推销迷幻建议。我们借鉴了一些对自助行业的批评，提出了迷幻行业可能存在的相似之处。夸大的说法、文化传说、盈利组织和精神领袖是这两个旨在为精神健康障碍销售解决方案的行业的特征。我们提供了一些负责任的研究、治疗和政策指南，以缓和这些担忧，重点是基于证据的实践、非刑事化和严格的治疗师培训。
