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Factors Associated with Psychosis in 2098 Methamphetamine Users Admitted to 104 Outpatient Counseling Centers in 80 Cities in Turkey. 土耳其 80 个城市 104 个门诊咨询中心收治的 2098 名甲基苯丙胺使用者中与精神病有关的因素。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2428242
Cavid Guliyev, Ebru Aldemir, Melike Şimşek, Kültegin Ögel
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Religious Social Integration, Psychedelics, and Psychological Distress. 宗教社会融合、迷幻药和心理困扰。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2425021
Sean M Viña
{"title":"Religious Social Integration, Psychedelics, and Psychological Distress.","authors":"Sean M Viña","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2425021","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2425021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychedelic use has been increasingly accepted socially and legally. However, there is a gap in understanding how religion can influence the relationship between psychedelics and mental health. This study aims to explore this relationship by examining the impact of lifetime classic psychedelic use (LCPU), religious attendance, and religious salience on monthly psychological distress, using the K6 scale. The data for this project is sourced from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) from 2008 to 2019, with a sample size of 458,372. The analysis utilizes several Ordinary Least Square regression models conducted in Stata 17. The results indicate that both religion and psychedelic use are associated with lower levels of psychological distress. While increased religious salience is linked to reduced distress, this effect is weakened by psychedelic use, as higher salience is associated with higher levels of distress among individuals who have used psychedelics. However, a three-way interaction analysis reveals that individuals with high religious salience and attendance experience the lowest levels of distress.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"95-106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy of Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse in Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. 阿片类受体激动剂维持治疗中酒精滥用筛查和简短干预的疗效:随机临床试验。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-11 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2428139
Surabhi Gupta, Renjith R Pillai, Abhishek Ghosh
{"title":"Efficacy of Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse in Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Surabhi Gupta, Renjith R Pillai, Abhishek Ghosh","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2428139","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2428139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alcohol misuse is common in persons on opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT). We tested the efficacy of screening and brief intervention (SBI) for harmful/hazardous alcohol use in buprenorphine/naloxone (BNX)-assisted OAMT. It was a double-blind, parallel-group, randomized trial, where 150 participants with alcohol misuse (Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test - AUDIT 8-19) on BNX were allocated equally to receive either a single session SBI or screening and brief advice (control). Participants were followed up at three months. The primary outcome was the change in AUDIT; other outcomes were risk transition, change in the frequency of heavy drinking, days of abstinence from alcohol, Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels, non-prescription opioid use, and adherence to BNX. Follow-up data was gathered from 138 participants. SBI participants had a higher reduction in AUDIT scores at the follow-up (F = 129. 173, df = 1, <i>p</i> < .001, η<sub>p</sub><sup>2</sup> =.469). A higher proportion of participants transitioned to a low-risk category in the SBI group. The SBI group showed a higher reduction in heavy drinking and days of alcohol abstinence. Although the proportion of persons with normal serum GGT increased in both groups, the difference was not significant at the follow-up. The SBI group performed better in non-prescription opioid use and BNX adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"171-181"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142621263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Preferences, Perceptions, and Environmental Considerations of Natural and Synthetic Psychedelic Substances: Findings from the Global Psychedelic Survey. 对天然和合成致幻剂的偏好、认知和环境考虑:来自全球致幻剂调查的结果。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2446445
Omer A Syed, Rotem Petranker, Emily C Fewster, Valentyn Sobolenko, Zeina Beidas, M Ishrat Husain, Stephanie Lake, Philippe Lucas
{"title":"Preferences, Perceptions, and Environmental Considerations of Natural and Synthetic Psychedelic Substances: Findings from the Global Psychedelic Survey.","authors":"Omer A Syed, Rotem Petranker, Emily C Fewster, Valentyn Sobolenko, Zeina Beidas, M Ishrat Husain, Stephanie Lake, Philippe Lucas","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2446445","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2446445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although several studies have well described the characteristics of people who use psychedelics alongside their motivations and beliefs, little research has examined the preferences surrounding the source of psychedelic substances. In an anonymous online survey, we collected data from 6,379 consumers of 11 different psychedelic substances from 85 different countries, exploring their preferences and perceptions on natural and synthetic psychedelics. There was a strong preference of natural sources over synthetic alternatives for psilocybin (75%), DMT (56%), and mescaline (56%). Moreover, 50.8% of respondents believed that the source impacts the psychedelic's psychological and physiological effects, while 34.4% of respondents had a neutral stance on the topic. Despite the preference for natural sources, 67.7% of respondents agreed to switch to using synthetic alternatives to psychedelic substances if it would lessen the environmental impacts caused by the overharvesting of natural sources. This study presents novel insights into consumer preferences on the source of popular psychedelic substances. This international survey is limited to respondents primarily belonging to anglophone regions of the world.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"120-130"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142882243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unveiling Psychedelics: One of the Most Meaningful Events in Life Associated with Improved Well-Being in Swedish Users. 揭秘迷幻药:生活中最有意义的事件之一,与改善瑞典用户的幸福感有关。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-02 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2444892
Petri J Kajonius, David Sjöström, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson
{"title":"Unveiling Psychedelics: One of the Most Meaningful Events in Life Associated with Improved Well-Being in Swedish Users.","authors":"Petri J Kajonius, David Sjöström, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2444892","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2444892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the midst of growing research and societal discourse on psychedelic substances, a consistent finding is reported: A majority of users report profound personal meaning from their experiences. This pioneering study in Sweden, a nation renowned for its strict drug policies, sought to quantify the extent of reported meaningfulness among Swedish psychedelic users. Results revealed that a majority of the sample, 58%, ranked their psychedelic experience among the top 5 most meaningful events in their lives, while 85% among the top 10. These findings align well with previous research from other types of studies and other countries. Participants acknowledged challenging and mystical aspects as part of their psychedelic experiences, and a large majority, 94%, reported positive life improvements. Factors such as a personal growth motive and supportive social networks were associated with improved well-being. Despite many study limitations, including the self-selected sample, self-reported measures, and cross-sectional design, the findings underscore the impact psychedelic experiences potentially can have on individuals' lives.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"131-137"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prescription and Non-Prescription Anxiolytic Use is Linked to Personal Characteristics Among University Students. 处方和非处方抗焦虑药使用与大学生个人特征相关。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2444893
Joaquín Rodríguez-Ruíz, Bryan Lee Miller, Raquel Espejo-Siles, Inmaculada Marín-López
{"title":"Prescription and Non-Prescription Anxiolytic Use is Linked to Personal Characteristics Among University Students.","authors":"Joaquín Rodríguez-Ruíz, Bryan Lee Miller, Raquel Espejo-Siles, Inmaculada Marín-López","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2444893","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02791072.2024.2444893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mental health promotion and substance use prevention are essential issues at universities worldwide. Although research has identified risk and protective factors for substance use generally among college students, there is a paucity of knowledge about anxiolytic use. Thus, the main objective of this study was to analyze if prescription and non-prescription anxiolytic use was related to self-control, self-esteem and self-efficacy. A cross-sectional study design included 1,687 undergraduate students (<i>M</i><sub><i>age</i></sub> = 20.30 years; <i>SD</i> = 2.76) at a Spanish university. Validated instruments were administrated for data collection, under the supervision of a research team member. Descriptive analyses showed that almost 12% of the sample reports prescription anxiolytic use and more than 6% of non-prescription anxiolytic use in the last 6 months. There were considerable differences between genders, with females reporting higher consumption. Linear regression analyses showed that low self-control and low self-esteem predicted both prescription and non-prescription anxiolytic use. Being female predicted only non-prescription anxiolytic use. Considering these findings, strategies to improve self-control and self-efficacy among university students could be a successful element preventing or decreasing anxiolytic use and misuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"182-188"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142882203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Behaviors Related to Medical Cannabis Use in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. 老年人使用医用大麻的相关行为:一项定性研究
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2026.2644852
Nhi Nguyen, Paola N Cruz Rivera, Dania Abu Baker, Rekha Narasimhan, Lize Tibiriçá, Wayne Kepner, Pearse O'Malley, Lynette Zhao, Annie L Nguyen, Alison A Moore
{"title":"Behaviors Related to Medical Cannabis Use in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Nhi Nguyen, Paola N Cruz Rivera, Dania Abu Baker, Rekha Narasimhan, Lize Tibiriçá, Wayne Kepner, Pearse O'Malley, Lynette Zhao, Annie L Nguyen, Alison A Moore","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2026.2644852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2026.2644852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is a growing interest in medical cannabis use among older adults. This qualitative study aims to explore behaviors related to medical cannabis use among older adults living in Southern California. Adults aged ≥65 years who reported medical cannabis use in the past 6 months completed a survey followed by a semi-structured, qualitative interview. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded using NVivo Software, and analyzed for emergent themes. Nineteen participants (52.6% women, mean age = 75 ± 6.5 years) completed the survey and interview. Participants described frequent and chronic use of cannabis, and self-experimentation with medical cannabis due to a lack of guidance on its use. They also used medical cannabis in place of or in conjunction with other medications and timed its use to reduce risks of drug interactions. Almost all expressed minimal concerns about cannabis use disorder, although nearly one-third (31.6%) screened positive for cannabis use disorder. Overall, there is inadequate knowledge of medical cannabis use among older adults, suggesting a need for improved access to reliable information and education on the topic. Understanding older adults' medical cannabis use behaviors will help clinicians provide appropriate counseling and monitoring for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147512821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Psychedelics and Mental Health in Endurance Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil. 迷幻药与耐力运动员的心理健康:巴西的一项横断面研究。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-03-20 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2026.2644865
Marina A M Portes, Leandro J Bertoglio
{"title":"Psychedelics and Mental Health in Endurance Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil.","authors":"Marina A M Portes, Leandro J Bertoglio","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2026.2644865","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2026.2644865","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psilocybin, <i>N,N</i>-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are psychedelic compounds with therapeutic potential for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. However, their relevance to endurance athletes, who face particular psychological and physical stressors, remains underexplored. This study combines a conceptual overview with cross-sectional survey data from Brazilian endurance athletes. Twenty-eight participants completed a questionnaire addressing mental health, use of supplements, medications, and psychoactive substances, as well as perceptions and attitudes toward psychedelics and psychedelic therapies. The mean age was 37 ± 10 years. Women more frequently reported pharmacological treatment for depression or anxiety. Overall, 64% reported a lack of mental health support in their athletic environments; 11% had prior psychedelic experience, while 79% expressed openness to psychedelic therapies if legal and supervised. However, 61% were unaware of existing evidence for psychedelics in treating mental health conditions. Their potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties were similarly unrecognized and unexpected. Misconceptions were common: 78% believed psychedelics to be addictive. Despite this, attitudes toward their therapeutic potential were generally positive. These findings reveal unmet mental health needs, significant knowledge gaps, and widespread misconceptions among endurance athletes, suggesting the value of targeted, evidence-based education to support informed consideration of psychedelic therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147490924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ayahuasca and Public Health III: Health Status of a Sample of Ayahuasca Ceremony Attenders in Portugal. 死藤水与公众健康III:葡萄牙死藤水仪式参与者样本的健康状况。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-03-19 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2026.2631378
Pedro J Teixeira, Jorge Encantado, Helena D Amaro, Diogo Veiga, Laura C Carvalho, Miguel Ángel Alcázar-Córcoles, Jaime Hallak, Rafael Guimarães Dos Santos, José Carlos Bouso, Maja Kohek
{"title":"Ayahuasca and Public Health III: Health Status of a Sample of Ayahuasca Ceremony Attenders in Portugal.","authors":"Pedro J Teixeira, Jorge Encantado, Helena D Amaro, Diogo Veiga, Laura C Carvalho, Miguel Ángel Alcázar-Córcoles, Jaime Hallak, Rafael Guimarães Dos Santos, José Carlos Bouso, Maja Kohek","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2026.2631378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2026.2631378","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian psychoactive brew, has gained increasing attention for its potential health benefits; however, no previous research has investigated its use in Portugal. This study aims to evaluate the health status, lifestyle behaviors, and psychosocial well-being of Portuguese ayahuasca users, comparing their self-reported health indicators with population norms. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 203 Portuguese adults who have participated in ayahuasca ceremonies. Participants completed validated measures assessing general health status, mental health, coping strategies, and social support. Results were compared to national health survey data. Ayahuasca users perceive their health as good or very good, with lower rates of chronic disease and obesity compared to the general population. Participants also report greater physical activity levels, lower alcohol consumption, and enhanced psychological well-being. A substantial proportion of users attributed positive lifestyle changes, reductions in substance use, and lower reliance on prescription medication to their ayahuasca experiences. Results reinforce previous research linking ayahuasca use to health and well-being, showing that ceremony attenders in Portugal display a range of beneficial lifestyle behaviors and health indicators. Future research should employ longitudinal designs to better understand the causal pathways linking ayahuasca use to health outcomes and explore potential public health implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147486401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Selection Bias in Psychedelic Research: Comparing Self-Reported Quality-Of-Life Impact Between Enthusiasts and a General Population Sample. 迷幻药研究中的选择偏差:比较狂热者和一般人群样本之间自我报告的生活质量影响。
IF 2.2 4区 医学
Journal of psychoactive drugs Pub Date : 2026-03-18 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2026.2644856
Jonathan Bendz, Linus Schäfer, David Sjöström, Sverker Sikström, Petri Kajonius
{"title":"Selection Bias in Psychedelic Research: Comparing Self-Reported Quality-Of-Life Impact Between Enthusiasts and a General Population Sample.","authors":"Jonathan Bendz, Linus Schäfer, David Sjöström, Sverker Sikström, Petri Kajonius","doi":"10.1080/02791072.2026.2644856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2026.2644856","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychedelic experiences have been associated with improved quality of life, but many studies rely on samples of enthusiasts, raising concerns about selection bias. This study examined whether self-reported quality-of-life impact differed between a convenience sample of psychedelic enthusiasts and a general population sample recruited through Prolific, and whether sample differences persisted after controlling for mindset, setting, motivation, and personality. A total of <i>N</i> = 1,182 participants (<i>N</i> = 583 enthusiasts; <i>N</i> = 599 general sample) with prior psychedelic experience completed an online survey assessing perceived impact, contextual factors, motivation for use, and Big Five personality. Between-group differences were analyzed using Welch's <i>t</i>-tests, Pearson´s chi-squared tests and Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon tests. A Type III ANCOVA was used to assess whether sample differences in quality-of-life impact remained after controlling for relevant covariates. Enthusiasts reported significantly greater quality-of-life impact (<i>d</i> = 0.84), higher openness, extraversion and agreeableness, more favorable mindsets and settings, and a higher frequency of personal growth motives. In the ANCOVA, sample membership was the strongest predictor of quality-of-life impact, followed by setting, motivation, openness, and mindset. These findings provide empirical clarification of how enthusiast-leaning recruitment strategies can shape reported outcomes in psychedelic research. Results underscore the need to consider sampling frames when interpreting reported benefits and to prioritize representative recruitment in future psychedelic research.</p>","PeriodicalId":16902,"journal":{"name":"Journal of psychoactive drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147480822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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