LSD use in the United States
Examining user demographics and their evolution from 2015-2019
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4615347 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jeremy Weleff (0000-0001-8071-7412, Yale University, corresponding author), Akhil Anand (0000-0003-4132-2690, Cleveland Clinic), Elizabeth N Dewey (0000-0001-9891-3884, Cleveland Clinic), Brian S Barnett (0000-0002-8963-5701, Cleveland Clinic) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychedelic Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2559-9283 • E-ISSN: 2559-9283 |
| Publisher | Akademiai Kiado Zrt (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1556/2054.2024.00309 |
| OpenAlex | W4391513999 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
BackgroundLysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use has risen in the United States in recent years amid increased interest in therapeutic applications of psychedelics. Despite this, contemporary epidemiological investigations of LSD users are few. To expand the literature on this topic, we sought to characterize past-year LSD users in the United States and investigate recent demographic evolution within this population.MethodsUsing National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data from 2015-2019, we investigated correlates of past-year LSD use and associated changes over the study period.ResultsPast-year LSD use increased by 47% from 2015 to 2019 (0.59%-0.87%). However, among people reporting past-year hallucinogen use disorder there was no significant proportional increase in LSD users. Notable correlates of LSD use on multivariable analysis were: increased LSD access, lower perceived risk of trying LSD, low income, fewer children in the home, being approached by someone selling drugs in the past month, and past-year suicide attempt among people age 18 and older. We found no associations with unemployment, arrest history, or past-year psychological distress. From 2015 to 2019, the proportion of respondents reporting past-year LSD use who were age 26-34 and married increased. Past-year LSD use among lifetime users of methamphetamine also rose.ConclusionsThough still uncommonly used in the United States, LSD's societal acceptance may be increasing. Overall, LSD does not appear to contribute significantly to the country's public health problems
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |