Overmystifying the Psychedelic Experience

2025/10/29 by Jack D. C. Dahan, Jasper B. Zantvoord, Anja Lok +1 · 1 voice
Psychology · Decision Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Psychedelics and Drug Studies #Diverse academic research themes #Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices

paper · doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.3032

openalex created_date 2025/10/29 · openalex publication_date 2025/10/29 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

This Viewpoint addresses the dual domains of psychedelic experience—neurobiological changes and subjective experience—and argues for rigorous investigation of both domains.

Citations

• REBUS and the Anarchic Brain: Toward a Unified Model of the Brain Action of Psychedelics
• Acute Mood-Elevating Properties of Microdosed Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Healthy Volunteers: A Home-Administered Randomized Controlled Trial
• Prolonged adverse effects from repeated psilocybin use in an underground psychedelic therapy training program: a case report

Discussions

• Fascinating Viewpoint in @jamapsychiatry.com in which authors address the question whether the therapeutic effect of psychedelics come from "neurobiological changes or meaningful subjective experience [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]