Societal perspectives on psychedelics use in clinical context: Development of Concerns and Openness towards Psychedelic Scale (COPS).
Dialogues Clin Neurosci – March 06, 2025
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
Public attitudes toward medical psychedelics are rapidly evolving. Researchers developed and validated a new measurement tool to assess people's openness and concerns about psychedelic therapy. Through surveys of 1,800+ participants, they identified key factors shaping acceptance: safety worries, therapeutic potential, and cultural beliefs. Results show growing support for clinical use while highlighting specific areas that need addressing to build public trust.
Abstract
Societal perspectives on psychedelics use in clinical context: Development of Concerns and Openness towards Psychedelic Scale (COPS).