Are you tripping comfortably? Investigating the relationship between harm reduction and the psychedelic experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alongside a recent revival in the use of psychedelics in clinical settings, there have been increases in the prevalence of recreational use, with many using psychedelics to deal with difficult emotions or to improve well-being. While clinical research is conducted in carefully controlled settings, this is not necessarily the case for recreational use. In this mixed methods online survey study, we aimed to develop an understanding of frequently used psychedelic harm reduction practices in recreational settings and how their use relates to the psychedelic experience. We also aimed to characterise users' first and most recent psychedelic trips to understand how harm reduction changes with experience.

Methods

Participants (n = 163) recounted their first and most recen

SUBMITTER: Palmer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9310449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature