Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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The Canadian Psychedelic Survey: Characteristics, Patterns of Use, and Access in a Large Sample of People Who Use Psychedelic Drugs

Stephanie Lake, Philippe Lucas
Psychedelic Medicine Summary & key facts 2023 26 citations

The Canadian Psychedelic Survey (CPS) surveyed 2,045 people in January 2022 about their use of psychedelic drugs in Canada. The survey found that psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD were the most used drugs. People most often used psychedelics for fun, self-exploration, general mental well-being, and personal growth. Large shares of respondents…

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