Trip killers: Addressing a critical knowledge gap in psychedelic research.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) May 1, 2026 Brian O'Mahony, Colm Harrington, Andrew Harkin et al.
Psychedelic drugs are increasingly under investigation as potential therapeutic agents for mental health conditions and are being increasingly used recreationally. Psychedelic use may result in an episode of intense psychological distress, commonly referred to as a "bad trip." Bad trips represent a potentially volatile, erratic, and dangerous situation, which may, in extreme cases, require...