Are Psychedelics Ethically Exceptional After All? Some Further Reflections
Katherine Cheung, Brian D. Earp, Kyle Patch, David B. Yaden
American Journal of Bioethics January 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2026.2637063 (opens in new tab) via Elsevier
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that psychedelics do not warrant exceptional ethical treatment relative to other medical and research domains. |
Abstract
We are grateful to those who commented on our Target Article on ethical exceptionalism around psychedelics (see Box 1 for a summary of our main points) and to Cohen and Marks (2025) for their compl...