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NIH Survey: Psilocybin Use Among Young Adults Keeps Rising

NIH Survey: Psilocybin Use Among Young Adults Keeps Rising

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A 2023 NIH survey found 9% of adults aged 19 to 30 reported psilocybin use.

A 2023 NIH survey found 9% of adults aged 19 to 30 reported psilocybin use.

The number

9% of adults aged 19 to 30

How solid is it?

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Not a study

Not a study

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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The Data’s In

The Data’s In

A National Institutes of Health survey found that in 2023, psilocybin use among adults maintained a notable rise, with 9% of adults aged 19 to 30 reporting usage.

A National Institutes of Health survey found that in 2023, psilocybin use among adults maintained a notable rise, with 9% of adults aged 19 to 30 reporting usage.

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