Psychedelics and workplace harm
Sean Matthew Viña, Amanda Layne Stephens
Frontiers in Psychiatry June 16, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1186541 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 484,732 |
| Population | US adults from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (2008–2019) |
| Keywords | Harm Clinical psychology Psychological distress Mental health |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key findings | Lifetime classic psychedelic use is associated with lower psychological distress for employed, volunteer, retired, or permanently disabled individuals, but with higher distress for unemployed people, full-time students, and homemakers. |
Abstract
This study aims to understand the relationship between Lifetime Classic Psychedelic Use (LCPU), employment status, and weekly work hours on levels of psychological distress. The data used for this analysis is pooled from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) from 2008–2019 and includes a sample size of 484,732 individuals. The findings suggest that LCPU and being employed are independently associated with better health. Additionally, the results indicate that psychedelic use is associated with lower distress for those who are employed, volunteer, retired, or permanently disabled. However, those who are unemployed, full-time students, or homemakers may experience higher levels of distress with psychedelic use. Interestingly, the analysis also suggests that those who use psychedelics are working longer hours per week before experiencing an increase in stress. Overall, the study suggests that psychedelics are not likely to have a negative impact on employment outcomes.