Exploratory review of psilocybin usage and awareness amongst college students and potential consumer goods tradeoffs resulting from increased usage
Russell J. Zwanka
International Journal of Research in Marketing Management and Sales 2022 DOI: 10.33545/26633329.2022.v4.i1a.88 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Exploratory survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | College students |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Medical prescription Hallucinogen Exploratory research |
| Key findings | College students show awareness and use of psilocybin for both medicinal and intoxicating purposes, indicating potential for growth in societal consumption. |
Abstract
As the consumers push towards use of natural substances for whole body health increases, and as the dependence upon prescription drugs shows no abatement, substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) have emerged as acceptable methods to treat ailments previously addressed by prescription drugs. In addition to medical solutions provided naturally, many of these substances (primarily Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and psilocybin) have intoxicating effects, which opens an alternate usage avenue, especially amongst college students. Combining natural remedies with possible additional intoxicants, psilocybin could be primed to impact both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, plus consumers products used today for intoxicating impacts: beer, wine, spirits, and seltzers. This study asked college students about awareness, usage, preferences, and tradeoffs, regarding psilocybin. Survey results showed some surprising uses and consumption traits, and the exploratory review ultimately comes to conclusions and potential growth of psilocybin in society.
Comparable studies
Other cross-sectional and survey studies on psilocybin, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences Individuals who had consumed psilocybin mushrooms and experienced a psychologically... | 2016 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 1,993 |
| The Challenging Experience Questionnaire: Characterization of challenging experiences with psilocybin mushrooms Internet survey respondents reporting challenging experiences with psilocybin | 2016 | Questionnaire development and validation | |
| Psychedelics and Mental Health: A Population Study Adult population in the United States | 2013 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 130,152 |
| Cessation and reduction in alcohol consumption and misuse after psychedelic use Individuals with prior alcohol use disorder who reported cessation or reduction in... | 2019 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 343 |
| Patterns of simultaneous polysubstance use in drug using university students Drug-using university students | 2006 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 149 |
Citations in the library
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- The oldest archeological data evidencing the relationship of Homo sapiens with psychoactive plants: A worldwide overview Journal of Psychedelic Studies March 29, 2019
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