Research Suggests Users of Psychedelics Reframe Unpleasant Trips
A study recently asked users of psychedelic substances to share their experiences with the drugs and, in particular, their bad trips. The study, which was reported in the “International Journal of Drug Policy,” found that many users of psychedelic substances used storytelling to redefine bad trips and make them positive experiences. Hallucinogens, or psychedelics, are psychoactive substances that activate altered states of consciousness, influencing an individual’s cognition, perception and mood. Hallucinogens are considered to be low in toxicity and aren’t addictive, but they can sometimes cause challenging trips, which are basically negative reactions that can include frightening hallucinations, panic attacks,…
