A5057099980- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Natural Compound Pharmacology Studies
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
2023
University of Michigan
2022
Interest in and availability of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has increased recent decades. In a large, anonymous, online survey, we investigated patterns communication with healthcare providers awareness utilization substance testing kits or services among people using naturalistically. The sample population included attendees psychedelic activism event users social media forums. Among 1,435 participants, 72.5% never discussed use their primary care provider (PCP). Only 4.4%...
There is substantial public interest in psychedelics as potential treatments for psychiatric conditions. However, most are criminalized under federal law the USA, so it unclear whether use occurs with clinical support. Our objective was to assess naturalistic psychedelic support, interactions between those using and healthcare providers (psychiatrist, therapist, or primary physicians), characteristics.We conducted an online, anonymous, confidential, cross-sectional survey of adults reporting...
Psychedelic drugs are currently being explored for their therapeutic potential a variety of health conditions. The recent increased public interest in psychedelics necessitates empirical investigation into motivations use among users as well how may change over time. We asked large sample participants reporting naturalistic psychedelic (N = 1221) about using initially (i.e. first time) currently. found that substantially time, with initial typically recreation or exploration, and later more...
Systematic research on the impact of psychedelic use sexuality and intimacy remains limited. This study investigated reported effects various aspects sexuality, gender, relationships through an online survey individuals who had used psychedelics (N = 581). Most participants (70.2%) perceived impacts experiences their and/or sexual experiences, with 65.4% noting short-term during 52.8% reporting long-term effects, although no individual effect was endorsed by most participants. A higher...
There is a surge of interest in psychedelics, including new stakeholders and greater media attention. need to examine the information-seeking behavior people using psychedelics naturalistically, given importance preparation harm-reduction. We examined sources information for degree which they are trusted large, anonymous, online survey (
Abstract Background and aims Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is currently being studied as a possible treatment option for multiple disorders. Despite promising safety efficacy findings, the high costs of current PAP model makes it questionable if will be scalable. Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analogs have been developed potential cost-effective alternative, but unclear what users perceive reasonable cost whether they would open to trying non-hallucinogenic analog. Methods We...
Legal, scientific, and social landscapes for psychedelics are changing rapidly. Differences of opinion exist among key stakeholders regarding regulatory control, models provisioning psychedelic therapy, medicalization, decriminalization, and/or legalization policies. We assessed the policy preferences people using naturalistically (N = 1221) to understand how they aligned differed with institutional entities existing Three quarters participants would support decriminalization legalization....
Identifying gaps and strengths in psychedelic-related knowledge is key to developing effective, evidence-based education inform appropriate use of harm reduction practices for psychedelics the naturalistic landscape. The current study piloted an assessment instrument with questions on legal status, therapeutic potential, side effects among people reporting psychedelic use. We recruited participants (
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) has shown preliminary efficacy for psychiatric and physical health conditions. Although some people report naturalistic psychedelic use with so-called "underground" practitioners, little is known about PAT that occurs outside of controlled clinical settings or perspectives these practitioners. We conducted an anonymous online survey individuals who reported providing support services (e.g. trip sitting and/or preparatory/follow-up psychotherapy) in...