Characterizing Psilocybin Use Motivations and Effects Among Older Adults Accessing State-Regulated Psilocybin Services
August 18, 2026 Ximena A. Levander, Ryan Cook, Devin Gregoire et al.
There has been growing public and research interest in the use of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin. There is limited data on psilocybin use patterns, motivations for use, safety, and efficacy in older adults (>or= 60 years old) as older adults tend to be excluded from clinical trials. However, older adults may seek out psilocybin through state-regulated or naturalistic settings for...