Pattern of psychedelic substance use: a comparison between populations in Spain and South America using the Psychedelic Use Scale (PUS)
Current Psychology November 21, 2024 Jaime Rojas‐hernández, Lucas F. Borkel, Domingo Jesús Quintana Hernández et al. 6 citations
Psilocybin was the most used psychedelic in both Spanish and South American populations, but MDMA was more common in Spain (78.5% vs. 37.1%) while mescaline was more common in South America (31.9% vs. 24.0%), especially among males. MDMA was the most combined psychedelic in Spain, whereas LSD was most combined in South America, pointing to recreational use. DMT predicted the most adverse effects during consumption, and MDMA predicted the most adverse effects after consumption. Being under 30 years old more than doubled the risk of adverse effects. The findings indicate that cultural background influences psychedelic use patterns.