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Psychedelics and schizophrenia: A mystery in history

Mark Haden, Birgitta Woods, Sarah A. Paschall

Journal of Psychedelic Studies December 2, 2023 DOI: 10.1556/2054.2023.00277 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Review Peer reviewed
Keywords Schizophrenia object-oriented programming Population Clinical psychology
Citations 3
Key findings Lower doses of psychedelics, mostly LSD, appear to have a potential beneficial impact on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Abstract

Abstract This analysis of current and historical research and clinical reports observes that the relationship between psychedelics and schizophrenia is complex and there are reports of psychedelics benefiting this population. Specifically, lower doses of psychedelics (mostly LSD) appear to have a potential beneficial impact on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.