Literature review: Considerations for Psychedelic Research
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal January 1, 2013 DOI: 10.5070/m451020759 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractResearch on psychedelic substances is re-emerging, with a focus on safety. This review covers the chemical and physiological effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and peyote, as well as their medical uses.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychology |
| Key finding | Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging, with safety as the priority underlying most studies. |
Abstract
Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging. Here we review chemical and physiological effects in addition to medical uses for psychedelic substances. The most common substances included here as psychedelics are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and peyote. Safety is the priority underlying the majority of the following studies.