The potential of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health problems is increasingly being recognized. However, relatively little thrust has been given to the suggestion that individuals without any mental health problems may benefit from using psychedelic drugs, and that they may have a right to do so. This review considers contemporary research into the use of psychedelic drugs in...
James W. B. Elsey, Vivi Anna Felicia Wuestman, Anouk Fieten
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Background. Previous research has focused on risks associated with non-clinical MDMA use, contrasting short-sighted hedonistic motivations with negative long-term consequences. User perceptions may be more nuanced, incorporating numerous underexplored positive long-term effects. We aimed to: (1) Assess MDMA user perceptions regarding both positive and negative long-term effects, and (2)...