This observational, case-only study (n=25) will investigate the self-administered therapeutic use of psychedelics in people with psychiatric disorders.
This prospective, observational case-only study will interview 25 adult patients in France who have used psychedelic substances to alleviate psychiatric symptoms in the context of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
Data are collected via semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis to describe patterns of use, perceived benefits and harms, and contextual factors.
Sampling is non-probability; participants must be affiliated to social security and provide oral non-opposition. Exclusions include inability to understand French and legal guardianship.
Adult patients self-administering psychedelic substances in psychiatric disorders; case-only arm assessed by interview.
Semi-structured diagnostic interview to describe experiences of using psychedelic substances for therapeutic purposes.