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Chris Ludlow

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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Positive Adult Development Attributed to Classic Psychedelic use during Emerging Adulthood

SSRN Electronic Journal 2026 Jake Payne, Arthur Pont, Jacob S. Aday et al.

Background: Emerging adults between 18 and 29, particularly males, are the predominant naturalistic consumers of classic psychedelic substances compared to all other demographics. Previous evidence suggests psychedelic use may interact with positive developmental outcomes and processes. Despite the high prevalence of psychedelic use by emerging adults, limited previous research has...

The Relationship Between Psychedelic Use and Positive Adult Development in Emerging Adulthood: An Integrative Review.

Brain Behav November 1, 2025 Jake Payne, Oliver Robinson, Kevin O. St. Arnaud et al. 3 citations

Preliminary evidence suggests that classic psychedelics may exert lasting positive effects on individuals' mood, cognition, and personality, but little is known about how these effects may differ across the lifespan. Emerging adulthood (18-29) is a critical developmental stage in which individuals transition from dependence on community institutions toward full independence. It is a time when...