Psychedelic Drugs: A Study of Drug-Induced Experiences Obtained by Illegal Drug Users in Relation to Stanislav Grof's Model of Altered States of Consciousness
Imagination Cognition and Personality September 1, 2000 A. Kjellgren, T. Norlander 14 citations
Former illegal drug users report experiences that align with Stanislav Grof's expanded model of the human unconscious. Among 16 anonymous former users surveyed, all described some experiences matching Grof's descriptions. Transpersonal experiences were more common among those who were heavy users, those who identified as spiritual seekers, and those who engaged in ritual or mental preparation before use. The paper also outlines Grof's model and provides context on global psychedelic research.