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Most Autistic Adults Report Mental Health Benefits From Psychedelics

Most Autistic Adults Report Mental Health Benefits From Psychedelics

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In 233 autistic adults, over 80% reported lasting mental health benefits from psychedelics, though 20% had distressing effects.

In 233 autistic adults, over 80% reported lasting mental health benefits from psychedelics, though 20% had distressing effects.

The number

over 80% reported lasting mental health benefits

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

233 autistic adults

233 autistic adults

Published in

Psychopharmacology

Psychopharmacology

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Psychedelics and Autism

Psychedelics and Autism

A study of 233 autistic adults found that over 80% reported lasting mental health benefits after using psychedelics, including reduced distress (80%), lower social anxiety (78%), and increased social engagement (70%). However, 20% had distressing effects.

A study of 233 autistic adults found that over 80% reported lasting mental health benefits after using psychedelics, including reduced distress (80%), lower social anxiety (78%), and increased social engagement (70%). However, 20% had distressing effects.

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