Characteristics of Psychedelics Users in the U.S.
Location
CSU 204
Start Date
11-4-2017 11:05 AM
End Date
11-4-2017 12:05 PM
Student's Major
Sociology and Corrections
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Carol Glasser
Mentor's Department
Sociology and Corrections
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
There is a growing amount of literature surrounding the use of psychedelic use for both medicinal and spiritual purposes. Despite prohibition, Western medicine is beginning to show that these substances have therapeutic potential derived specifically from mystical experiences. The present study seeks to outline the characteristics of psychedelic users, their patterns of use, as well as identify possible determinants of a mystical experience. Participants were drawn from psychedelic related websites and asked to complete an anonymous-online questionnaire. It has been hypothesized that those who report affiliation with a religious group will be more likely to have a mystical experience from using psychedelics. It was also predicted that those who perform some sort of ritual preparation prior to using psychedelics will be more likely to undergo a mystical experience.
Characteristics of Psychedelics Users in the U.S.
CSU 204
There is a growing amount of literature surrounding the use of psychedelic use for both medicinal and spiritual purposes. Despite prohibition, Western medicine is beginning to show that these substances have therapeutic potential derived specifically from mystical experiences. The present study seeks to outline the characteristics of psychedelic users, their patterns of use, as well as identify possible determinants of a mystical experience. Participants were drawn from psychedelic related websites and asked to complete an anonymous-online questionnaire. It has been hypothesized that those who report affiliation with a religious group will be more likely to have a mystical experience from using psychedelics. It was also predicted that those who perform some sort of ritual preparation prior to using psychedelics will be more likely to undergo a mystical experience.
Recommended Citation
Neitzke-Spruill, Logan. "Characteristics of Psychedelics Users in the U.S.." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 11, 2017.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2017/oral-session-04/2
