1 Article by Marcello Spinella
Psychedelic Use and Behavioral Addictions.
Journal of psychoactive drugs – March 15, 2025
Summary
Psychedelic users in a large community survey reported higher well-being and lower symptoms of behavioral addiction, such as gambling and compulsive buying. This naturalistic study found that while traditional substances like alcohol and stimulants increased addiction scores, psychedelics were linked to decreased symptoms, suggesting their therapeutic potential.
Abstract
Recent clinical trials on classic psychedelics for depression and anxiety have raised questions about their potential to treat other psychiatric co...