Literature review: Considerations for Psychedelic Research
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal January 1, 2013 DOI: 10.5070/m451020759 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychology |
| Key findings | Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging, with safety as the priority underlying most studies. |
Abstract
Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging. Here we review chemical and physiological effects in addition to medical uses for psychedelic substances. The most common substances included here as psychedelics are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and peyote. Safety is the priority underlying the majority of the following studies.