Consciousness, Religion, and Gurus: Pitfalls of Psychedelic Medicine.
ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science April 9, 2021 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00198 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Viewpoint Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 109 |
| Key points | The article identifies three pitfalls in psychedelic research: sloppy use of 'consciousness,' inappropriate introduction of religious/spiritual beliefs, and ethical challenges with clinical boundaries. |
Abstract
This viewpoint identifies pitfalls in the study of psychedelic compounds, including those that pose challenges for the potential use of psychedelics as medicines. They are as follows: (1) Sloppiness regarding use of the term "consciousness". (2) Inappropriate introduction of religious/spiritual beliefs of investigators or clinicians. (3) Clinical boundaries and other ethical challenges associated with psychedelic treatments.
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