Hallucinations and Hallucinogens: Psychopathology or Wisdom?
Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry June 1, 2023 José Carlos Bouso, Genís Ona, Maja Kohek et al. 8 citations
Hallucinations are not exclusively tied to psychopathology; they also occur in healthy individuals and, in certain contexts such as those induced by hallucinogenic drugs, can improve mental health. Historical, epidemiological, and scientific evidence suggests hallucinations are a common phenomenon that can be functional and beneficial. The authors argue that hallucinations can provide a privileged route to understanding the mind and the world, a shift that could impact drug policy, civil law, psychiatry, and reduce stigma around mental disorders.