Perceptions of the medicinal value of hallucinogenic drugs among college students
Journal of Psychedelic Studies October 17, 2017 Jared Wildberger, Cassandra N. John, Robert M. Hallock 22 citations
College students are reluctant to agree that hallucinogenic drugs can be therapeutic for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, but a majority believe further research into their medicinal benefits is warranted. A survey of 124 students at two U.S. colleges—a small private college in the mid-Atlantic and a medium-sized public university in the Midwest—found similar responses across campuses. Participants were asked about seven afflictions and generally did not endorse hallucinogens as therapeutic, yet supported continued investigation into their potential medical uses.