Psychedelics, rebirth experiences, and the limits of current research
Psychedelics July 1, 2026 Etienne Artru
The psychedelic renaissance has now lasted longer than the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60 s. Despite growing scientific and cultural interest, fundamental questions remain regarding the nature of subjective experience and its role in therapeutic outcomes. This article revisits a neglected yet significant aspect of psychedelic phenomenology: birth—or rebirth—experiences....