A drug can now be promising in abolishing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.
A new study conducted in the University of Alabama Birmingham suggests that a drug that causes hallucinations may prove to be effective in reducing intimate partner violence.
One of the researchers, Peter Hendricks said that they are attempting to understand how these substances may provide benefit and he came up with one explanation that suggests that these drugs can transform people's lives by providing meaningful spiritual experiences.
"Often, people are struck by the realisation that behaving with compassion and kindness toward others is high on the list of what matters," said Mr Hendricks.
The study was checked with two hallucinogen viz. psilocybin or LSD. The study was conducted on 320 men aged 17-40 of which 56 percent of participants reported using hallucinogens and only 27 percent were arrested for later intimate partner violence as compared to 42 percent of the participants who did not report use of hallucinogen.
Many studies were conducted to show the potential benefits of hallucinogens such as LSD. One study by researchers back in the year 2014 showed that LSD along with psychotherapy increased end-of-life anxiety in patients suffering from terminal illness. The result of the study was approved by US Food and Drug Administration in 40 years and is believed to have given a rebirth to the medicinal use of LSD.
"Recent studies have shown that psilocybin and related compounds could revolutionise the mental health field. However, additional research is needed. This study suggests that hallucinogens could be a useful avenue for reducing IPV, meaning this topic deserves further attention," Henricks explained the benefits of the study to the NDTV.