Critique of “Changed Substance Use After Psychedelic Experiences Among Individuals in Canada”

[...]I understand that due to the nature of the study, the authors focus on the positive effects of psychedelics; however, in the process, they fail to acknowledge and provide a critical discussion of potential risks and adverse effects associated with psychedelic use including potential worsening o...

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Published inInternational journal of mental health and addiction Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 854 - 855
Main Author Seal, Harshita
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.04.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Community and Environmental Psychology
Confounding (Statistics)
Drug use
Ecstasy
Ethnicity
Health Psychology
Letter to the Editor
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mental health
Psychedelic drugs
Psychiatry
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Public Health
Rehabilitation
Variables
Canada
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Summary:[...]I understand that due to the nature of the study, the authors focus on the positive effects of psychedelics; however, in the process, they fail to acknowledge and provide a critical discussion of potential risks and adverse effects associated with psychedelic use including potential worsening of symptoms for pre-existing conditions or adverse physical or psychological side effects. [...]though the article provides insightful information regarding the relationship between psychedelics and substance use, the limitations outlined here restrict generalizability and undermine the robustness of the findings. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction; 2023; [DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01085-z] Bogenschutz, MP; Ross, S; Bhatt, S; Baron, T; Forcehimes, AA; Laska, E; Mennenga, SE; O’Donnell, K; Owens, LT; Podrebarac, S; Rotrosen, J; Worth, L. Percentage of heavy drinking days following psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy vs placebo in the treatment of adult patients with alcohol use disorder: A randomized clinical trial.
ISSN:1557-1874
1557-1882
DOI:10.1007/s11469-023-01110-1