Unveiling Psychedelics

One of the Most Meaningful Events in Life Associated with Improved Well-Being in Swedish Users

Bibliographic Data

ID13914387
AuthorsPetri J Kajonius (0000-0003-0629-353X, Lund University, corresponding author), David Sjöström (Lund University), Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson (0000-0002-6832-2482, Lund University)
Year2025
Pages1-7
Publication date2025-01-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02791072.2024.2444892
PMID39748159
OpenAlexW4406044673
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited27

In the midst of growing research and societal discourse on psychedelic substances, a consistent finding is reported: A majority of users report profound personal meaning from their experiences. This pioneering study in Sweden, a nation renowned for its strict drug policies, sought to quantify the extent of reported meaningfulness among Swedish psychedelic users. Results revealed that a majority of the sample, 58%, ranked their psychedelic experience among the top 5 most meaningful events in their lives, while 85% among the top 10. These findings align well with previous research from other types of studies and other countries. Participants acknowledged challenging and mystical aspects as part of their psychedelic experiences, and a large majority, 94%, reported positive life improvements. Factors such as a personal growth motive and supportive social networks were associated with improved well-being. Despite many study limitations, including the self-selected sample, self-reported measures, and cross-sectional design, the findings underscore the impact psychedelic experiences potentially can have on individuals' lives

Meaning (existential · Mysticism · Psychotherapist · Sample (material · Chemical synthesis and alkaloids · Clinical Psychology · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology

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