Ethical Issues and Recommendations in Psychedelic Research and Practice: A Scoping Review
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry August 7, 2025 N Brittain, Nicholas Higgins, Mary Barber et al. 4 citations
A scoping review of fifty-one articles identified five main ethical concerns in psychedelic research and practice: standards of practice, equity, integrity, cultural appropriation, and epistemic justice. A consultation workshop revealed additional neglected issues: post-trial care, lack of consensus on models of care and practitioner competencies, and how current research and ethical issues will translate into practice. Recommended future directions include designing clear competency frameworks, increased consultation with Indigenous and priority populations, guidelines for Indigenous recognition, management of post-trial care in clinical trials, and adequate governance of psychedelic prescribing practices.