Recreational use of psychedelics is associated with elevated personality trait openness: Exploration of associations with brain serotonin markers.
David Erritzøe, James Smith, Patrick M. Fisher, Robin Carhart-Harris, Vibe G. Frøkjær, Gitte M. Knudsen
J Psychopharmacol February 28, 2019 DOI: 10.1177/0269881119827891 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Recreational psychedelic users and non-users |
| Topics | Serotonin |
| Keywords | Psychedelics Recreational psychedelic experiences Recreational use Personality openness Enhanced personality trait Serotonin markers Brain's serotonin system Brain chemistry Biological underpinning Brain imaging techniques |
| Citations | 95 |
| Key findings | Higher openness in recreational psychedelic users is not directly associated with brain serotonin markers. |
Abstract
Recreational use of psychedelics is associated with elevated personality trait openness: Exploration of associations with brain serotonin markers.