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Whether personal use of psychedelics is appropriate among psychedelic therapists, a new study finds that it may be common. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychedelic Medicine. Click here to read the article now.
Experiential learning is common in psychotherapy. Psychedelic therapy is a practice that uses psychedelics such as psilocybin as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Some contend that having personal experience with psychedelics is essential to understanding the effects of these substances and being an effective psychedelic therapist, although there are no data that support this contention, psychedelics remain Schedule I controlled substances, and use outside of approved research settings is illegal in the United States, United Kingdom, and elsewhere
Jacob Aday, PhD, from the University of California, San Francisco, and coauthors surveyed psychedelic therapists involved in a trial of psilocybin to treat major depressive disorder. The vast majority of the respondents reported personal experience using psychedelic compounds.
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Psychedelic Medicine is the first peer-reviewed journal to publish original research papers on every aspect of psychedelic medicine, including basic science, clinical, and translational research, as well as medical applications. This journal provides a vital resource for clinicians and patients alike who are invested in the potential efficacy of psychedelic drugs currently undergoing research in preclinical and clinical studies as an alternative or supplement to traditionally manufactured pharmaceuticals to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, demoralization, and other mental health conditions. Visit the Psychedelic Medicine website to learn more.
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Journal
Psychedelic Medicine
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
People
Article Title
Personal Psychedelic Use Is Common Among a Sample of Psychedelic Therapists: Implications for Research and Practice