Mystical-type experiences occasioned by psilocybin mediate the attribution of personal meaning and spiritual significance 14 months later
Johns Hopkins University · Johns Hopkins Medicine · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Psilocybin has been used for centuries for religious purposes; however, little is known scientifically about its long-term effects. We previously reported the effects of a double-blind study evaluating the psychological effects of a high psilocybin dose. This report presents the 14-month follow-up and examines the relationship of the follow-up results to data obtained at screening and on drug session days. Participants were 36 hallucinogen-naïve adults reporting regular participation in religious/ spiritual activities. Oral psilocybin (30 mg/70 kg) was administered on one of two or three sessions, with methylphenidate (40 mg/70 kg) administered on the other session(s). During sessions, volunteers were…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 14.82
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 49
Authors
5- RRR. R. GriffithsCorresponding
Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Behavioral Pharma (United States)
- WRWA Richards
Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- MJMW Johnson
Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- UMUD McCann
Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- RLRobert L. Jesse
Topics & keywords
- Psilocybin
- Psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Mysticism
- Religious experience
- Attribution
- Spirituality
- Hallucinogen
- Good health and well-being