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Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

ISSN 1455-0725

2 papers in the library · 200 citations · publishing 2018-2021

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Who is the typical psychedelics user? Methodological challenges for research in psychedelics use and its consequences

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs February 1, 2021 Petter Grahl Johnstad 44 citations

Aims: This article argues that despite a resurgence in research on psychedelics over the last two decades, we still have little insight into the psychedelics user population. Furthermore, there is currently little agreement between researchers as to the long-term mental health consequences of psychedelics use. Design: In a methodological review of a range of studies in psychedelics use, it is...

Powerful substances in tiny amounts

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs February 1, 2018 Petter Grahl Johnstad 156 citations

AIMS: This article presents a qualitative interview study of people who microdose with psychedelic drugs, which means that the user takes about one tenth of an ordinary recreational dose. DESIGN: = 21) were recruited at several Internet fora for individual interviews via private messaging. Every participant was male, and the median respondent was in his 30s with a stable job and relationship...