Associations between psilocybin and opioid use disorder, stratified by race and ethnicity.
OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University) – May 07, 2025
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Individuals who have used Psilocybin demonstrate a significantly lower likelihood of Opioid Use Disorder, offering new avenues for Psychiatry and Medicine. Analyzing data from over 13,000 adults, those with psilocybin experience were found to be 30% less likely to report opioid dependence. This protective association persists across diverse racial and ethnic groups, though nuanced differences by Race (biology) are observed. These findings underscore psilocybin's potential in addressing the widespread opioid crisis.
Abstract
Associations between psilocybin and opioid use disorder, stratified by race and ethnicity.