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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

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Therapeutic-Like Context and Relational Support During Psychedelic Use Moderate Links Among Stress, Challenging Experiences, and Psychological Outcomes

This online survey (n=1,867) found that therapeutic-like context and support helped buffer the negative effects of life stress on challenging psychedelic experiences, and also moderated how those challenging experiences affected psychological outcomes such as well-being and coping.

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Cherniak, A. D., Granqvist, P., Mikulincer, M., Wolff, M.
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Long-Term Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Associated with Naturalistic Ayahuasca Consumption

This naturalistic longitudinal study (n=66) investigates the long-term effects of ayahuasca on mental health in adults with no prior exposure. Participants attending neo-shamanic ceremonies reported sustained improvements in depression, anxiety, stress, affect, personality traits, spirituality, and relationships up to 12 months. Individuals with depression or anxiety experienced lasting symptom reductions, while those without a diagnosis had short-term benefits. Alcohol and cannabis use decreased only at one month. Findings suggest ayahuasca's mental health benefits persist, with varying trajectories of change over time.

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Pagni, B. A., Halman, A., Sarris, J., Chenhall, R., Bogenschutz, M. P., Perkins, D.
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Global Trends in Psychedelic Microdosing: Demographics, Substance Testing Behavior, and Patterns of Use

This online survey (n=6,193; 2,488 microdosers) examines differences between exclusive microdosers and those who use both micro and macrodoses of psychedelics. The study finds exclusive microdosers were typically older, more likely to be female and non-Caucasian, with psilocybin (74.5%) and LSD (34.4%) being the most commonly used substances, primarily for general wellbeing (73.0%).

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Syed, O. A., Petranker, R., Fewster, E. C., Sobolenko, V., Beidas, Z., Husain, M. I., Lake, S., Lucas, P.
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Acute Psychedelic Reactions, Post-Acute Changes in Dysfunctional Attitudes, and Psychedelic-Associated Changes in Wellbeing

This survey study (n=457) explores the relationship between dysfunctional attitudes and well-being in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy. It finds that post-acute changes in these attitudes significantly influence well-being, with emotional breakthroughs having a greater impact than challenging or mystical experiences.

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Earleywine, M., Falabella, G. S., Oliva, A. B., Low, F.
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Rapid Effects of MDMA Administration on Self-Reported Personality Traits and Affect State: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Healthy Adults

This pre-registered randomised placebo-controlled study (n=34) investigates the effects of MDMA (100mg) administration on personality traits and affective states in healthy adults. While no statistical significance was found for the primary hypotheses, medium effect sizes were observed for increased Openness (d = 0.79) and Positive Affect (d = 0.51) 48 hours after MDMA administration compared to placebo.

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Maples-Keller, J. L., Hyatt, C. S., Phillips, N. L., Sharpe, B. M., Sherrill, A., Yasinski, C., Reiff, C., Rakofsky, J., Rauch, S. A. M., Dunlop, B. W., Rothbaum, B. O.
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Psychedelic Experiences Increase Mind Perception but do not Change Atheist-Believer Status: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

This prospective longitudinal survey (n=657) finds that people who use psychedelics recreationally increase in prescribing 'mind perception' to living and non-living targets (e.g. plants and animals). However, unlike previous studies, they didn't find changes in metaphysical beliefs along the Atheist-Believer scale.

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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Nayak, S., Jackson, H., Griffiths, R. R., Garcia-Romeu, A., Yaden, D. B.

Quick Facts

Papers Indexed
115
h-Index
74
Open Access
No
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Country
United Kingdom
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