This qualitative study (n=13) aimed to investigate the psychological mechanisms of change in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAT) for alcoholism (AUD). Participants reported that psilocybin treatment helped them process emotions related to past events, promoting self-compassion, self-awareness, and feelings of interconnectedness, which laid the foundation for better regulation of negative emotions and improved quality of relationships. The study suggests that integrating self-compassion training with psychedelic therapy may enhance psychological outcomes in treating AUD.
- Published
- Journal
- Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
- Authors
- Agin-Liebes, G. I., Nielson, E. M., Zingman, M., Kim, K., Haas, A., Owens, L. T., Rogers, U., Bogenschutz, M. P.