Exploring the relationship between mental health, drug use, personality, and attitudes towards psilocybin-assisted therapy
Journal of Psychedelic Studies August 21, 2023 Benjamin M. Ross, James T. Neill 6 citations
Young adults in the Australian Capital Territory generally hold positive attitudes toward psilocybin-assisted therapy. Individuals who are more open to experience and have used recreational drugs are more likely to view psilocybin-assisted therapy favorably. Psychedelic drug use and agreeableness are linked to positive views on psilocybin's safety, legality, and research, while psilocybin use itself is associated with greater perceived knowledge and acceptability of the substance. The survey of 118 young adults suggests that personal experience with drugs and personality traits shape these attitudes.