Tripping on nothing: placebo psychedelics and contextual factors
Psychopharmacology March 7, 2020 Jay A. Olson, Léah Suissa-Rocheleau, Michael Lifshitz et al. 148 citations
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Jay A. Olson
Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada
2 papers in the library · 148 citations · publishing 2020-2024
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Are first responders interested in psychedelics? Assessing previous use, interest, and willingness to participate in psychedelic-assisted therapy
Journal of Psychedelic Studies April 2, 2024 Sonia M. Brodie, Chelsea Stunden, Jay A. Olson et al.
First responders such as firefighters and police officers experience high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. A survey of 102 first responders in Canada and the United States found that they reported higher distress and illicit drug use than the general population, and few who sought professional treatment felt it helped. Most respondents expressed interest in LSD- or marijuana-assisted therapy, with preferences about setting, therapist presence, and dose influencing their willingness to participate. The findings suggest that psychedelic therapy may be especially relevant for this population.