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Psychedelic Experiences Linked to Lasting Life Changes

Psychedelic Experiences Linked to Lasting Life Changes

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In a survey of over 140,000 people, about 60–70% reported lasting major life changes after psilocybin or LSD.

In a survey of over 140,000 people, about 60–70% reported lasting major life changes after psilocybin or LSD.

The number

~60–70% of respondents

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, LSD

psilocybin, LSD

Sample size

n > 140,000

n > 140,000

Published in

Nature

Nature

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Life Aftereffects

Life Aftereffects

Psilocybin and LSD use was associated with lasting major life changes in ~60–70% of respondents, including shifts in relationships, values, mental health, and life priorities, based on a large international survey (n > 140,000). Higher-dose psychedelic experiences were linked to greater odds of positive life changes, while difficult experiences increased the likelihood of both positive and challenging outcomes rather than canceling benefits.

Psilocybin and LSD use was associated with lasting major life changes in ~60–70% of respondents, including shifts in relationships, values, mental health, and life priorities, based on a large international survey (n > 140,000). Higher-dose psychedelic experiences were linked to greater odds of positive life changes, while difficult experiences increased the likelihood of both positive and challenging outcomes rather than canceling benefits.

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