Exploring Motivations, Experiences, and Consequences of Psychedelic Use in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Journal of psychoactive drugs March 5, 2025 Ethan Mills, Jai Whelan, Sarah Mcgruddy et al. 3 citations
An online survey of 997 people in Aotearoa New Zealand who had used a classical psychedelic found that worst experiences differed substantially from best experiences across emotional, cognitive, and relational domains, while typical experiences more closely resembled best experiences. Motivations for use changed after the initial experience, and motivations associated with different experience types varied. A higher number of psychedelic use occasions, along with therapeutic and growth-oriented motivations, were significant predictors of positive psychological health impact. Consequences of psychedelic use were mostly positive, with best experiences resulting in the most benefit. The findings highlight the potential of psychedelic experiences for personal growth and wellbeing.