The Epidemiology of Psychedelic Use Among United States Military Veterans.

IF 2.1 4区 医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Alan K Davis, Mark Bates, Erik M Lund, Nathan D Sepeda, Adam W Levin, Stacey B Armstrong, Robert Koffman, Katinka Hooyer, Rachel Yehuda
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Abstract

We sought to identify patterns of psychedelic use among United States military veterans, compare demographic variables and perspectives of those who did and did not report use, and characterize benefits and adverse outcomes associated with use. Respondents (N = 426) were recruited to complete an online cross-sectional survey. Approximately one-half (51%) reported using psychedelics. Most did so for healing/treatment (70%) and/or spiritual purposes (48%), and most (85%) reported benefiting from use. Those who used psychedelics reported they would be more likely to use VA services (p < .001, d = 0.64) and to return to the VA for care (p < .001, d = 0.79) if psychedelic therapy was offered. Almost two-thirds (59%) reported adverse outcomes associated with use. Equivalent proportions rated their psychedelic experiences as beneficial among those who did (89%) and did not (81%) report adverse outcomes. Fewer adverse outcomes were associated with being older, using psilocybin, feeling prepared and confident in the reasons for use, being in a comfortable setting, and being able to "trust, let go, and be open" (Rc = 0.77; p < .001). Psychedelics may offer benefits but may also lead to adverse outcomes without proper preparation and support. Future research should examine the utility of psychedelic-based approaches for veteran mental health care.

美国退伍军人使用迷幻药的流行病学。
我们试图确定美国退伍军人使用迷幻药的模式,比较使用和未使用迷幻药的退伍军人的人口统计学变量和观点,并描述与使用迷幻药相关的益处和不良后果。我们招募了受访者(N = 426)来完成一项在线横断面调查。约有二分之一(51%)的受访者表示使用过迷幻药。大多数人是为了治愈/治疗(70%)和/或精神上的目的(48%),大多数人(85%)表示从使用中受益。使用过迷幻药的人称他们更有可能使用退伍军人服务(P P C = 0.77;P P C = 0.77)。
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