Psychedelic substance use in the Reddit psychonaut community. A qualitative study on motives and modalities
Drugs and Alcohol Today August 3, 2020 Jani Pestana, Franca Beccaria, Enrico Petrilli 41 citations
Psychonauts on Reddit use psychedelic substances for self-knowledge, self-investigation, self-medication, artistic expression, curiosity, and recreation. They emphasize preparation, set and setting, integration, careful dosing, and sharing information through research and trip reports—practices aligned with responsible drug use. These findings highlight evolving norms in non-medical, non-rave Western psychedelic use.