Katie Dickson

From Policy to Perception: Do Public Views on UK Drug Policy Shape Attitudes Toward Psychedelics?

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs September 11, 2025 Katie Dickson, Daniel Stubbings, Megan Hurst et al. 2 citations

Psychedelic substances have gained attention for their therapeutic potential, yet they remain illegal in the UK. This study aimed to explore whether public attitudes toward UK drug policy predicted attitudes toward psychedelics, in terms of their legal status, the effects of psychedelics on individuals and society, the risks associated with psychedelic use, and personal openness toward...