Death Anxiety Among Users and Non-Users of Psychedelics
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
This
study
is
a
survey-type,
cross-sectional
conducted
in
Brazil
(n
=
517),
with
online
data
collection
taking
place
from
April
to
June
2022.
The
main
objective
of
this
was
evaluate
the
death
anxiety
users
and
non-users
psychedelics.
To
end,
we
also
assessed
validity
reliability
Death
Anxiety
Scale
Brazil.
following
instruments
were
used
for
collection:
questionnaire
sociodemographic
characterization,
Scale,
Transcendence
Spiritual
Well-Being
Scale.
Our
results
indicated
following:
1)
increased
associated
never
or
almost
having
psychedelics;
2)
transcendence,
especially
creative
religious
factors,
only
constant
variable
all
explanatory
models
variation
anxiety;
3)
there
negative
relationship
between
mystical
factors
transcendence.
We
interpret
these
as
follows:
it's
not
psychedelics
that
reduce
–
can
favor
experience
transcending
death.
And
possibility
death,
(idea
continuity
beyond
physical
both
spiritual
symbolic
forms)
helps
anxiety.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
into
role
human
mortality
perception.
Язык: Английский
Psychedelic iatrogenic structural dissociation: an exploratory hypothesis on dissociative risks in psychedelic use
Steven Elfrink,
Leigh Bergin
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
This
paper
introduces
the
hypothesis
of
Psychedelic
Iatrogenic
Structural
Dissociation
(PISD),
proposing
that
psychedelics
may
reactivate
dissociated
traumatic
material,
increasing
risk
psychological
destabilization
in
trauma-exposed
individuals.
Grounded
structural
dissociation
theory,
this
framework
suggests
can
disrupt
balance
between
daily
functioning
(the
Apparently
Normal
Personality,
ANP)
and
trauma-related
responses
Emotional
EP),
leading
to
resurfacing
unintegrated
memories.
A
review
recent
studies
highlights
persistent
adverse
effects
associated
with
psychedelic
use,
including
emotional
dysregulation,
identity
fragmentation,
derealization,
perceptual
disturbances,
particularly
among
individuals
early
trauma
histories.
To
mitigate
these
risks
facilitate
processing,
integration
practices,
body-focused
therapies,
structured
social
support
systems
are
proposed
as
key
interventions.
Additionally,
emerging
neurophysiological
models
suggest
reconfigure
dissociative
processes
through
modulation
entrenched
patterns,
potentially
facilitating
or
vulnerability
destabilization,
depending
on
individual
contextual
factors.
These
findings
underscore
necessity
trauma-informed
screening,
preparation,
protocols
enhance
safety
efficacy
for
vulnerable
populations.
Язык: Английский
Perceived Impact of Psychedelics on Sexual, Gender, and Intimate Relationship Dynamics: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
The Journal of Sex Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 12
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Systematic
research
on
the
impact
of
psychedelic
use
sexuality
and
intimacy
remains
limited.
This
study
investigated
reported
effects
various
aspects
sexuality,
gender,
relationships
through
an
online
survey
individuals
who
had
used
psychedelics
(N
=
581).
Most
participants
(70.2%)
perceived
impacts
experiences
their
and/or
sexual
experiences,
with
65.4%
noting
short-term
during
52.8%
reporting
long-term
effects,
although
no
individual
effect
was
endorsed
by
most
participants.
A
higher
proportion
indicated
that
enhanced,
rather
than
diminished,
relationship
quality,
attraction
to
current
partners,
activities.
Approximately
10%
influenced
gender
identity
expression,
increased
authenticity,
self-acceptance,
openness,
freedom
in
self-expression,
as
well
altered
gender.
One-quarter
women
one-eighth
men
heightened
same-sex
following
use,
one-third
those
other
identities
changes
attraction.
Higher
proportions
dating
multiple
people,
being
polyamorous
or
open
relationship,
committed
only
one
person
after
compared
before.
Regression
models
identified
associated
using
large
doses,
more
frequent
lower
household
income,
identifying
diverse,
especially
younger
age
women.
Psychedelics
may
facilitate
these
via
self-insight,
greater
connectedness
others,
increases
self-compassion,
though
further
is
needed.
Язык: Английский
Learning from Boundlessness: Psychedelic induced awe and epistemic shifts towards a holistic worldview
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Abstract
Psychedelic
substances
are
increasingly
recognized
for
their
potential
to
catalyse
transformative
shifts
in
worldviews.
Central
these
transformations
states
of
awe,
a
self-transcendent,
epistemic
emotion.
This
mixed-methods
study
explored
how
awe
during
psychedelic
trips
relates
lasting
changes
boundaries
between
self
and
world,
that
follow
experiences.
Ninety
participants
completed
the
Awe
Experience
Scale
(AWE-S),
Inclusion
Other
Self
(IOS),
open-ended
questions
exploring
changes.
Awe,
particularly
its
connectedness
vastness
components,
was
significantly
correlated
with
increased
self-other
overlap.
Thematic
Network
Analysis
revealed
three
clusters:
(1)
dissolution
societal
natural
boundaries,
(2)
expanded
awareness
openness
complexity,
(3)
prosociality,
compassion
acceptance
difference.
These
findings
suggest
psychedelic-induced
may
facilitate
cognitive
accommodation
towards
more
holistic
worldview.
highlights
experiences
foster
prosocial
ecologically
aware
worldviews
through
transformation.
Язык: Английский
Psychedelic group-based integration: ethical assessment and initial recommendations
International Review of Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024
A
number
of
organizations
have
developed
or
are
developing
psychedelic
integration
groups,
held
in
person
online.
In
parallel,
there
been
calls
to
make
enhanced
available
the
community
after
clinical
trials.
Here,
we
explore
a
potential
reason
why
individuals
may
seek
out
these
groups:
namely,
feelings
disconnection
and
loneliness
that
arise
experience
(noting
be
other
reasons
groups).
Integration
groups
can
offer
significant
benefits
participants
(e.g.
sense
community,
shared
coping
strategies);
however,
also
associated
risks.
this
essay,
aim
risks
preliminary
set
guidelines
physicians,
researchers
help
assess
evaluate
groups.
Язык: Английский
Leveraging meditation research for the study of psychedelic-related adverse effects
International Review of Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2024
Psychedelics
have
shown
early
evidence
for
a
range
of
benefits
and
low
harm
profiles
in
extant
research.
However,
adverse
effects
(AEs)
research
psychedelics
has
been
limited,
leading
to
underspecified
AE
profiles,
inconsistent
measurement,
potential
undercounting
AEs.
The
development
safe,
effective
psychedelic
therapies
treatments
AEs
when
they
occur
requires
thorough
assessment
psychedelic-related
AEs,
their
phenomenology,
risk
factors,
longitudinal
duration.
This
article
proposes
that
on
meditation-related
which
overlap
important
ways
with
the
phenomenological
contextual
characteristics
engaged
many
methodological
challenges
present
study
Thus,
offers
thematic
insights
are
valuable
An
integrative
review
both
meditation
is
provided,
an
agenda
leveraging
advance
investigation
recommended.
includes
utility
as
comparator
condition
well
recommendations
adoption
(1)
detailed
comprehensive,
(2)
user-informed,
(3)
impact-based,
(4)
standardized,
(5)
unbiased,
(6)
representative
measures
(7)
examining
factors
influence
impacts
trajectories.
Язык: Английский
Healing with Ayahuasca the Plant Teacher: Psychedelic Metaphoricity and Polyontologies
Medical Anthropology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(7), С. 583 - 597
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024
Shamans,
neo-shamans,
atheists,
and
others
describe
gaining
special
knowledge
from
drinking
ayahuasca,
supporting
the
cross-cultural
idea
of
ayahuasca
as
a
plant
teacher.
While
secular
enthusiasts
interpret
this
metaphorically,
animists
take
it
literally.
This
article
examines
ontological
collisions
at
healing
retreat
in
Peruvian
Amazon,
considering
Shipibo
shamans
their
international
clients.
It
explores
how
embodied
experiences,
such
purging
visions,
inform
both
literal
metaphorical
views
illness.
By
addressing
incommensurable
ontologies,
highlights
polyontological
framework
approaches
collision
without
necessarily
privileging
specific
ways
knowing.
Язык: Английский
Strategies for resolving challenging psychedelic experiences: insights from a mixed-methods study
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Abstract
Psychedelic
substances
are
garnering
renewed
interest
for
their
potential
therapeutic
applications,
yet
the
mechanisms
by
which
challenging
experiences
during
psychedelic
use
contribute
to
positive
outcomes
remains
poorly
understood.
Here
we
present
a
mixed-methods
investigation
into
strategies
individuals
employ
navigate
difficult
and
relationship
emotional
breakthrough.
Qualitative
analysis
of
accounts
from
psilocybin
retreat
participants
(n
=
16)
informed
development
Responses
Challenging
Experiences
Inventory
(ReCiPE).
In
subsequent
online
survey
529),
exploratory
factor
ReCiPE
revealed
three
primary
response
strategies:
Acceptance
Reappraisal,
Sensory
Regulation
Physical
Interaction,
Social
Support
Disclosure.
Exploratory
correlation
multiple
regression
analyses
demonstrated
significant
relationships
between
different
types
challenges,
Notably,
Disclosure
were
positively
associated
with
greater
Fear-related
challenges
negatively
breakthrough
involved
fewer
adaptive
coping
strategies.
These
findings
elucidate
complex
interplay
responses
in
contexts,
offering
insights
optimising
protocols
enhancing
safety
both
clinical
non-clinical
settings.
Язык: Английский