Adverse effects of psychedelics: From anecdotes and misinformation to systematic science.
J Psychopharmacol February 2, 2022 Anne K. Schlag, Jacob S. Aday, Iram Salam et al. 319 citations
Classic psychedelics carry minimal medical risks such as toxicity and overdose, and many persistent negative perceptions of psychological risks—including abuse liability and dependence—are unsupported by current scientific evidence when use occurs in regulated or medical contexts. Most reported adverse effects are not observed under these conditions. The review underscores the need for clinicians and therapists to maintain high safety and ethical standards and for balanced media reporting to avoid future controversies and allow continued research.