A psilocybin haven: the use of comparison to legitimate transgression at a psychedelic retreat
Drugs Education Prevention and Policy October 9, 2024 Jesper Dunell 2 citations
At a Swedish retreat offering psychedelic ceremonies for personal growth, staff and participants portrayed psilocybin as an inherently benevolent substance, distinct from illegal drug use. Positive experiences during ceremonies were attributed to the substance, while negative experiences were seen as personal shortcomings. The setting, described as a haven, combined with participants' desire for transformation, shaped this meaning. Discourses at the retreat condemned purely recreational use, framing psilocybin use as legitimate transgression unrelated to other illicit drugs.