US EditionPsychedelic trips can go bad. That may have serious consequences, study says
- Emergency care for hallucinogen use was associated with a 2.6-fold higher risk of death within five years compared to the general population, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
- Patients seeking emergency care for hallucinogen use often experienced accompanying mental health issues, making them more vulnerable to serious outcomes such as substance-related death.
- Approximately 97% of hallucinogen users do not require emergency care, but suicide was the most common reason for early death among those who did.
- The study highlights a need for more research on the risks of hallucinogen use outside of controlled clinical trials, as stated by Dr. Daniel Myran.
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Case analysis of long-term negative psychological responses to psychedelics
Recent controversies have arisen regarding claims of uncritical positive regard and hype surrounding psychedelic drugs and their therapeutic potential. Criticisms have included that study designs and reporting styles bias positive over negative outcomes. The present study was motivated by a desire to address this alleged bias by intentionally focusing exclusively on negative outcomes, defined as self-perceived ‘negative’ psychological responses …
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