International study seeks to assess the effects of psychedelic substances on various aspects of life
SO, Y'ALL, LET'S TALK ABOUT THE LATEST LOWDOWN ON PSYCHEDELICS!
If you've ever had a trippy adventure, then you might wanna hear this: a gang of researchers at the University of Michigan is gunnin' for your personal psychedelic experiences! They've launched the 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey, and it's goin' down right now!
Jacob Aday, one of the dudes spearheadin' this investigation, hopped on the line with us to spill the beans. Now, this ain't the first time a survey like this has happened - there was another global psychedelic survey in 2023. But what sets the 2025 edition apart, you ask?
Well, first off, the initial survey in 2023 was only available in English, which kinda limited its reach. But not the 2025 one, no siree! This survey is gonna be available in 18 languages, aimin' to snag even more respondents than the last time around.
But why the heck is a global perspective on psychedelics so important? Well, people have been tripballin' across the world since like forever, and it's high time we learn more about how these substances are used and perceived in different cultures. Plus, the previous psychiatric clinical studies have mainly featured a pretty homogeneous and privileged crowd, so it's crucial to diversify that sample and get a better understanding of how psychedelics are used worldwide.
Now, some folks have accused the psychedelic research field of being biased 'cause, let's face it, not too long ago, it was mainly a bunch of enthusiasts walking on eggshells in a highly stigmatized area. But times have changed, buddy! The field has grown exponentially, and it ain't just the believers carryin' the torch anymore.
So, what's the big, juicy goal of this survey? Jacob and his peeps are keen to learn more about how psychedelics are used across cultures and how we can develop safer policies and strategies for harm reduction. So if you're keen on sharin' your experiences, head on over to the survey before May 16!
Jacob, thanks for droppin' by and spillin' the tea on the 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey. Best of luck with your research, and may those acid trips be grand! Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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References:[1] Global Psychedelic Survey 2023: https://www.globalpsych.org/[2] Global Psychedelic Survey 2025: https://www.globalpsych.org/gps/[3] Psychedelic Science 2022: https://psychedelicsummit.com/
- In 2023, another global psychedelic survey was conducted, but the 2025 edition is particularly exciting because it will be available in 18 languages, aiming to garner far more responses than before.
- Researchers at the University of Michigan are currently conducting the 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey, where they hope to learn about personal psychedelic experiences across different cultures for the purpose of developing safer policies and strategies for harm reduction.
- The 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey is crucial in collecting data on how psychedelics are used and perceived in various cultures, as previous studies have primarily focused on a predominantly homogeneous and privileged community.
- If you're interested in sharing your psychedelic experiences, participate in the 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey before the deadline on May 16, as your input could help improve science, health-and-wellness, and mental-health approaches related to psychedelics.
