Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration: A Transtheoretical Model for Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT: Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) is a transtheoretical and transdiagnostic clinical approach to working with patients who are using or considering using psychedelics in any context. The ongoing discussion of psychedelics in academic research and mainstream media, coupled with recent law enforcement deprioritization of psychedelics and compassionate use approvals for psychedelic-assisted therapy, make this model exceedingly timely. Given the prevalence of psychedelic use, the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, and the unique cultural and historical context in which psychedelics are placed, it is important that mental health providers have an understanding of the unique motivations, experiences, and needs of people who use them. PHRI incorporates elements of harm reducti

SUBMITTER: Gorman I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8008322 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature