The Elephant in the Room: Personal Use of Psychedelics Among Psychedelic Researchers.
Peter S. Hendricks, Charles D. Nichols
Psychedelic Med (New Rochelle) September 13, 2023 DOI: 10.1089/psymed.2023.29002.psh via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA survey of psychedelic researchers found that a substantial majority have personal experience with psychedelics, and many report that this experience positively influences their professional work, including enhancing empathy and insight. The study highlights that personal use is common in the field, yet often remains an unspoken topic, suggesting it may shape research perspectives and practices.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Survey study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Psychedelic researchers |
| Keywords | Psychedelic research Psychedelic science Hallucinogen studies Entheogen research Researcher personal experience |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key finding | Most psychedelic researchers have personal experience with psychedelics and believe it benefits their scientific work. |
Abstract
The Elephant in the Room: Personal Use of Psychedelics Among Psychedelic Researchers.