Ethnography Of A Novel Remote Use Of An MDA Ceremony
Social Science Research Network August 25, 2021 DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3911335 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractCeremonial use of MDA in a virtual environment produces therapeutic effects resembling those of MDMA, including mystical experiences and introspection, based on participant interviews and field notes. This understudied entactogen shows promise for remote psychedelic-assisted therapy, which could influence public policy.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | MDA |
| Keywords | Sociology Psychology |
| Key finding | MDA used in a ceremonial virtual environment produces therapeutic effects similar to MDMA, including mystical experiences and introspection. |
Abstract
Abstract: Field observations of underground, illicit, and private ceremonial substance use has been central to ongoing research in psychedelics-assisted therapy. This paper explores a novel use of MDA in a ceremonial virtual environment. Participant interviews and field notes are used to explore the reported therapeutic effects of this understudied entactogen. Users report therapeutic effects similar to MDMA, including both mystical experiences and introspection. Remote psychedelic-assisted therapy could have important public policy implications (Ferenstein, 2021).