Public priorities in psychedelics research

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ID4652436
AuthorsMaria Bălăeţ (0000-0002-0562-6139, King's College London, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume9
Issue3
Pages197-201
Publication date2025-09-08
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychedelic Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2559-9283 • E-ISSN: 2559-9283
PublisherAkademiai Kiado Zrt (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1556/2054.2025.00362
OpenAlexW4407936589
LanguageEN
References cited9

This commentary explores public priorities in psychedelic research, drawing insights from extensive conversations between the author and the general public during lectures and seminars across the UK. Two primary themes emerged from this exchange: areas where further research is desired and concerns about the current direction of psychedelic research. Key topics of interest include psychedelics' effects on neurodivergent individuals, ageing, pain management, cognitive enhancement, psychosis, and interactions with the female menstrual cycle. Areas of concern pertain to the involvement of pharmaceutical companies in psychedelics research, the potential medicalisation of psychedelics, and the growing interest in psychedelic tourism. The commentary emphasises the need for a constant dialogue between scientists and the public, critical engagement with research and the integration of diverse perspectives in order to foster a broader understanding of psychedelics and their potential applications in this rapidly evolving field

Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology

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