Psilocybin use patterns and perception of risk among a cohort of Black individuals with Opioid Use Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

There is growing evidence that psilocybin, a serotonergic psychedelic substance, may be useful in the treatment of substance use disorders. However, there is a lack of data on the beliefs and attitudes towards psilocybin amongst Black individuals diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This study characterized psilocybin use patterns and perception of risk amongst a cohort of Black individuals diagnosed with OUD.

Methods

Using a convenience sampling approach, patients were recruited from an urban methadone treatment program and paid five dollars to complete an anonymous phone-based survey.

Results

Twenty-eight patients participated (mean age 53.8; N = 28; 35.7% female). Most (N = 23; 82.1%) had "heard of" psilocybin mushrooms before

SUBMITTER: Clifton JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9850635 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature