Can Past Psychedelic Use Mitigate the Severity of Opioid Use Disorder?: Case Report of a Musician.
Delaware journal of public health June 1, 2024 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.06.08 via PubMed
Summary
The case of an award-winning musician with a significant history of hallucinogen use suggests that psychedelic use may have complex effects on overall wellbeing and opioid experiences. This highlights the need for more research into the relationship between psychedelic use and substance abuse in the general population.
Study at a glance
| Population | a case study of an award-winning musician |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Psychedelic use may impact overall wellbeing and opioid experiences, as illustrated by the musician's extensive history with hallucinogens. |
Abstract
Little is known about the association between psychedelic use and substance abuse in the general population. We present a case of an award winning musician with an extensive history of hallucinogen use during his early life and how this impacted his overall wellbeing and opioid experience.