What Drugs Stimulate Neuroplasticity?: A Guide to Psychedelics, Ketamine, and More
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Recent decades have seen renewed scientific interest in a class of compounds, sometimes termed 'psychoplastogens', that rapidly stimulate neuroplasticity. A recent review noted that hundreds of clinical trials are now investigating the therapeutic effects of these agents, including classic psychedelics and ketamine, to treat a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. This guide will explore exactly what drugs stimulate neuroplasticity, their mechanisms, and their potential clinical applications.
