The promises and perils of the psychedelic turn in psychiatry
Philosophical Psychology July 10, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/09515089.2025.2532286 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychedelic drugs have been used for centuries worldwide for recreational, religious, and healing purposes, often to induce mystical experiences that promote healing and insight. The abstract suggests these substances hold historical and cultural significance across diverse traditions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychology Philosophy |
| Key finding | Argues that psychedelic drugs have historically been used to facilitate mystical experiences that can lead to healing and insight, and may have therapeutic potential. |
Abstract
Psychedelic drugs have been used for centuries all around the world for recreational purposes and in religious and healing practices as means to mystical experiences that lead to healing, insight a...