Effects of naturalistic psychedelic use on executive functioning: An online survey of lifetime history and recent use in university students.
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry August 11, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2026.111888 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study (cross-sectional survey) Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | University students |
| Key findings | Lifetime psychedelic use was associated with better executive functioning on certain tasks, but recent use showed no consistent benefit. The authors suggest that naturalistic use may have modest cognitive effects, but the cross-sectional design precludes causal inference. |
Abstract
Effects of naturalistic psychedelic use on executive functioning: An online survey of lifetime history and recent use in university students.
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