Study Finds Psychedelic Users More Prone to Unusual Visual Experiences
Research into psychedelics has increased significantly in the recent past, with growing evidence to support their therapeutic benefits for a range of disorders, among them alcoholism and depression. Now, a new study has found that people who use psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD may experience increased unusual visual occurrences. The study looked into the possible side effects of psychedelics when used in a recreational setting. The focus outside of clinical settings comes from concern that using these drugs in uncontrolled environments may not be safe. For their research, the scientists looked into the intensity and prevalence of visual experiences…