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David W. Lawrence

4 papers in the library · 38 citations · publishing 2021-2026

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The Ontological Tourism Problem in Psychedelic Science

Psychoactives July 28, 2026 David W. Lawrence

The nature of the psychedelic experience, and the distinctive phenomenological features it generates, leaves it susceptible to an unresolved epistemological tension between first-person phenomenological reports and claims about the fundamental nature of consciousness and reality. This tension is examined through the concept of ontological tourism: the practice of treating phenomenological data...

The combination of exercise and psychedelics for the treatment of major depressive disorder

Discover Mental Health March 7, 2026 Nicholas Fabiano, Brendon Stubbs, David W. Lawrence et al.

Upwards of 50% of people do not respond to the primary treatment modalities for major depressive disorder (MDD), which has led to increased attention and use of alternative methods, including exercise and psychedelics. While interventions using either exercise or psychedelics have demonstrated largely positive results in isolation, their synergistic potential has yet to be explored. As such,...

Psilocybin Use in an Intercollegiate Athlete with Persisting Symptoms After Concussion: A Case Report

Psychoactives July 1, 2025 David W. Lawrence, Alex P. Di Battista, Michael G. Hutchison 1 citation

Background: Persisting symptoms after concussion is a complex syndrome warranting exploration into further treatment options. Emerging research highlights the potential of classic psychedelics, such as psilocybin, in managing neuropsychiatric conditions and promoting neuroprotection. Case Report: A case is presented of a 22-year-old male intercollegiate athlete who sustained a concussion and...

Trends in the Top-Cited Articles on Classic Psychedelics

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs February 3, 2021 Bhanu Sharma, David W. Lawrence, Roland R. Griffiths et al. 37 citations

This study was designed to identify trends in the top-cited classic psychedelic publications. The top 50 publications on classic psychedelics with the greatest total of number of citations and annual citation rate were identified and pooled. Unique articles (n = 76) were dichotomized by median year of publication (2010.5); the differential distribution of study characteristics between the...