Overmystifying the Psychedelic Experience

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Characteristics	Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points	Argues that rigorous investigation of both neurobiological changes and subjective experiences is necessary for understanding psychedelic phenomena.

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This Viewpoint addresses the dual domains of psychedelic experience—neurobiological changes and subjective experience—and argues for rigorous investigation of both domains.

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