Psychedelic substances are psychoactive drugs that have the ability to alter individual perception and perception. For a long time, a psychedelic substance can cause addicts to suffer from mental illness, which has been a controversial issue. In fact, psychiatrists are skeptical about the use of psychedelic drugs, accusing them of causing mental illness and developing suicidal tendencies. However, according to a new study, there is no correlation between psychedelic drug use and mental illness.

The authors of the study believe that the potential hazards associated with these drugs are negligible and that psychedelic drugs do not cause addiction or forced use. It said that only 0.005% of emergency department visits in the United States are related to LSD. According to the researchers, even in countries like the Netherlands, psilocybin [a psychedelic] mushroom can be widely used and used, and the serious drug-related injury rate is very low.

Methodology

The study by Johansen and Krebs used annual data from the National Drug Use and Health Survey [NSDUH], which compiles data on substance use and mental health from random samples representing unincorporated populations of US civilians. The researchers compiled data from respondents aged 18 and over in the 2008-2011 survey year.

The researchers studied a sample of 135,095 respondents, 19,299 of whom reported lifetime use of Psychedelic drugs, including LSD, psilocybin, mescaline or peyote. They are all typical cases of serotonergic hallucinogens. The authors then investigated 11 self-reported indicators of mental health problems over the past year, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, plans and trials.

Psychedelic users are found to be young, male, white, unmarried, easy to engage in dangerous activities, and use other medications. They may even report depression before the age of 18. Researchers believe that childhood depression may be the reason why respondents try psychedelic drugs. The study found that lifelong use of psychedelic drugs has nothing to do with any mental health problems. In contrast, life-long psychedelic use is associated with a lower likelihood of hospitalized mental health treatment last year.

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Key points

The study reveals several myths of the past and concludes that psychedelic drugs themselves do not cause mental illness. For example, in the past, especially in the 1960s, the use of psychedelic drugs was associated with "flashbacks" among addicts. But the authors say that people who have allegedly experienced so-called flashbacks are actually diagnosed with schizophrenia, and they have begun to be fascinated by their drug experience.

The conclusions of the study:

• Long-term use of psychedelic drugs has no significant association with most mental health outcomes.

• The use of LSD in the past year has been associated with a critical reduction in psychological distress last year.

• The use of psychedelic drugs has nothing to do with the higher risk of suicidal ideation, suicide planning or suicide attempts by respondents.

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