Longitudinal associations between psychedelic use and meditation practices in the United States and the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has proposed that there may be potential synergies between psychedelic and meditation interventions, but there are still knowledge gaps that merit further investigation.

Methods

Using a longitudinal observational research design with samples representative of the US and UK adult population with regard to sex, age, and ethnicity (N = 9732), we investigated potential associations between self-reported psychedelic use and meditation practice.

Results

The follow-up survey was completed by 7667 respondents (79% retention rate), with 100 respondents reporting psychedelic use during the 2-month study period (1.3% of follow-up respondents). In covariate-adjusted regression models, psychedelic use during the study period was associated with

SUBMITTER: Simonsson O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10939964 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature