Study Uses Linguistic Analysis to Find Differences in Effects of Psychedelic Experiences
A new study looked into the various types of subjective experiences produced by five types of psychedelic drugs. Using computer algorithms, the researchers conducted an analysis of thousands of reports on the effects of psychedelic substances that were anonymously published. Research has shown that psychedelic substances, including psilocybin and MDMA, possess the potential to treat psychiatric conditions such as PTSD and depression. While various studies have shown that these drugs cause changes in an individual’s consciousness and perception, minimal research has been conducted quantifying the experiences linked to the consumption of these drugs. Adrian Hase, a postdoctoral researcher at the…