Psychedelic Substances May Decrease Criminal Behavior

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus proposes that psychedelic substances such as mescaline, LSD and psilocybin mushrooms may decrease criminal offenses.

The study, which was co-authored by Zach Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at UBC Okanagan, discovered that psychedelic substances were linked to a reduced likelihood of antisocial criminal behavior. Walsh stated that the team’s discovery adds to a growing body of research which suggests that the use of psychedelics may have a positive impact on decreasing antisocial behavior; he noted that this emphasized the need to conduct more research on the possibly beneficial effects of these currently illicit substances for public and individual health.

Peter Hendricks, an associate professor from the University of Alabama who was the lead author of the study, utilized data acquired by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health to investigate the connection between criminal behavior and the use of psychedelic drugs. The survey, which is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, included more than 480,000 respondents who took the survey.

The research team discovered that respondents who used psychedelic substances had 22% less chance of being arrested for a violent crime and 27% less chances of committing theft or larceny. Concurrently, lifetime use of other illegal substances was generally linked to increased chances of engaging in criminal behavior.

The study was reported in the “Journal of Psychopharmacology.”

In the study, Hendricks stated that psilocybin and other compounds could revolutionize the field of mental health, adding that the development of effective and innovative interventions to hinder criminal behavior should be a priority. He also noted that the positive effects linked to the use of classic psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin appeared to be reliable.

In addition to this, Walsh mentioned that research on the benefits of psychedelic substances began decades ago, mainly focused on the treatment of mental health conditions. However, he continued, the classification of substances such as LSD, cannabis, peyote and MDMA, together with heroin, under Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act hindered the progression of the said research. Despite this classification, made in the 1970s, recent easing of the rules that govern these substances has sparked research on psychedelic medicine begin once more.

Walsh adds that the experiences of transcendence, positivity and unity that characterize the psychedelic experience may have long-term benefits that translate into actual consequences; Walsh did state that additional research is required to identify what factors underlie the effects of these substances.

While this research focused on the behavior modification potential of psychedelics is taking place, companies such as Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) are putting their energies into finding how psychedelics can be used to treat chronic pain, eating disorders, fibromyalgia and a host of mental health challenges.

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