Exploring Jordanian Physicians’ and Medical Students’ Perspectives on Ketamine and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
An Insight from the Middle East
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13913905 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Khalid Ahmed (0000-0001-7162-1427, corresponding author), Khalid E Ahmed (0000-0001-6472-6108, Prince Hamza Hospital), Dima Abu Nasrieh (0009-0004-5639-2768, University of Jordan), Haneen A Banihani (0000-0001-6909-5923, University of Jordan), Mohammed Fadi Obaidat (Queen Alia Military Hospital), Toni Mazzawi (University of Jordan), Azzah Khalid Al-Tarawneh (Al-Karak Hospital), Radwan Bani Mustafa (Jordan University Hospital), Zaid Al Kayed (Jordan University Hospital) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02791072.2025.2526403 |
| PMID | 40619866 |
| OpenAlex | W4412097474 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 20 |
Psychedelic-assisted therapies and ketamine are two modalities gaining attention in psychiatry for treating conditions such as depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. However, perceptions of these treatments vary globally. This study explores the familiarity, attitudes, and perceptions of Jordanian physicians and medical students toward psychedelic substances, addressing a gap in Middle Eastern research. A cross-sectional study conducted from July to August 2024 utilized a validated online survey among medical students and physicians in Jordan. The survey covered demographics, familiarity to psychedelics and ketamine, attitudes toward their medical use, and concerns about risks and legality. Statistical analyses, including multivariate regression and factor analysis, assessed the influence of demographics on participant perspectives. Of the 1,985 respondents, most had limited familiarity to psychedelics. LSD was the most recognized substance, while fewer participants identified psilocybin or MDMA. familiarity and attitudes varied significantly by age, gender, and prior familiarity, with professional status showing no impact. Three attitude clusters emerged: opposers ( n = 1000), cautious ( n = 677), and supporters ( n = 308), each influenced by different demographics. This study reveals a notable familiarity gap and mixed attitudes toward psychedelic therapies among Jordanian healthcare professionals, highlighting the need for targeted education to enhance understanding of these treatments in Jordan's medical community
Ketamine · Medical education · Middle East · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Chemical synthesis and alkaloids · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · History · Medicine · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |