Psychedelics are associated with changes in spiritual beliefs and orientations in US veterans
Research Square February 27, 2026 Randi Brown, Kenneth Shinozuka, Irakli Kaloiani et al.
Abstract The acute effects of psychedelic medicines include shifts in perception and awareness that can often include mystical or spiritual elements. Research suggests that these experiences can also extend into more persisting changes in spirituality, yet this area is underexplored. This study examined the effects of psychedelic experiences on spiritual beliefs using a survey of N = 151 people...