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Drugs Education Prevention and Policy

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Predictors of attitudes toward psychedelics among psychologists in the USA

This survey (n=358) of psychologists finds that several factors make it more likely for psychologists to have a positive attitude towards psychedelics. These include younger age, male, more knowledge about psychedelics, not religious, (in)direct experience.

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Luoma, J. B., Pilecki, B., Davis, A. K., Smith, S.
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Toward a positive psychology of psychoactive drug use

This paper (2021) makes a case for broadening our conceptualization of substance use in order to develop more effective drug policy and education. It is argued that we need to move beyond our current framing of substance use as a pathological issue and that research on recreational drug use would be beneficial. Incorporating perspectives on positive drug use would enhance prevention and harm reduction strategies.

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Arnaud, K. O. S.
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People of color in North America report improvements in racial trauma and mental health symptoms following psychedelic experiences

This survey study (n=313) suggests that psychedelic experiences (MDMA, LSD, psilocybin) could reduce symptoms of racial trauma. The participant, 30 days later, slowed moderate reductions in traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Drugs Education Prevention and Policy
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Williams, T. M., Davis, A. K., Xin, Y., Sepeda, N. D., Grigas, P. C., Sinnott, S., Haeny, A. M.

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