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Examining differences in the effects and contexts of naturalistic psilocybin use for White participants vs. participants of Color: A longitudinal online survey study
This study used data from a large, online longitudinal study of individuals who planned to engage in naturalistic psilocybin use. We used mixed-effects models to assess whether race/ethnicity (White vs. Participant of Color) moderated outcomes related to mental health.
Shame, guilt and psychedelic experience: Results from a prospective, longitudinal survey of real-world psilocybin use
The experience of self-conscious emotions with psychedelics has been explored minimally, but further study in this area may have far-reaching implications for psychological health. The activation of shame-related experiences with psychedelics may pose a unique and context-dependent learning condition for both therapeutic and detrimental forms of shame-related memory reconsolidation.
Long-term benefits to psychological health and well-being after ceremonial use of Ayahuasca in Middle Eastern and North African immigrants and refugees
Refugees and immigrants can experience complex stressors from the process of immigration that can have lasting and severe long-term mental health consequences. Experiences after ayahuasca ingestion are shown to produce positive effects on psychological wellbeing and mental health.
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How Do Psychedelics Reduce Fear of Death?
Abstract Increasing evidence suggests that psychedelic experiences, undergone in controlled conditions, can have various durable psychological benefits. One such benefit is reductions in fear of death, which have been attested in both psychiatric patients and healthy people. This paper addresses the question: how, exactly, do psychedelic experiences reduce fear of death? It argues, against some […]
June 19, 2024
Considering the nocebo effect in the psychedelic discourse
ABSTRACT This commentary addresses the potential for a nocebo effect arising from the public discourse on psychedelics, especially considering the increasing interest and engagement with these substances. The resurgence of psychedelics in the public and scientific arenas has led to a proliferation of discussions, both positive and cautionary, about their use. However, an imbalance in […]
June 18, 2024
Psychedelic group-based integration: ethical assessment and initial recommendations
Abstract A number of organizations have developed or are developing psychedelic integration groups, held in person or online. In parallel, there have been calls to make enhanced integration available in the community after clinical trials. Here, we explore a potential reason why individuals may seek out these groups: namely, the feelings of disconnection and loneliness […]
Effects of hallucinogenic drugs on the human heart
Hallucinogenic drugs are used because they have effects on the central nervous system. Their hallucinogenic effects probably occur via stimulation of serotonin receptors, namely, 5-HT2A-serotonin receptors in the brain. However, a close study reveals that they also act on the heart, possibly increasing the force of contraction and beating rate and may lead to arrhythmias. […]
April 29, 2024
Trajectories of sentiment in 11,816 psychoactive narratives
Abstract Objective: Can machine learning (ML) enable data‐driven discovery of how changes in sentiment correlate with different psychoactive experiences? We investigate by training models directly on text testimonials from a diverse 52‐drug pharmacopeia. Methods: Using large language models (i.e. BERT) and 11,816 publicly‐available testimonials, we predicted 28‐dimensions of sentiment across each narrative, and […]
April 23, 2024
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