Using psychedelic drugs does not increase risk of developing mental illness
Research carried out by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology suggest that the use of LSD, magic mushrooms and peyote does not increase an individuals chances of developing mental health problems.
Data was analysed from 130,000 people, with 22,000 of these people stating that they had used psychedelic drugs at least once. The subjects were chosen at random from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2001–2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
No links were found between psychedelic drug use and the development of mental health such as anxiety, psychosis and psychological distress.
In a statement released by NTNU psychologist Pål-Ørjan Johansen he said:
"Lifetime use of LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, or peyote, or past-year use of LSD, was not associated with a higher rate of mental health problems."
The study found that lifetime use of psilocybin - the active ingredient in mescaline and magic mushrooms - or past year use of LSD, were associated with reduced rates of psychological distress. Lifetime users of LSD apparently sought less psychiatric help than their counterparts, with users receiving less health treatment and psychiatric drugs.
The study however, will more than likely receive little attention, as it fails to fit the agenda of the mainstream elite. This issue is summed up perfectly by late comedian Bill Hicks in the following link.
Positive Drug Story On The News - Bill Hicks
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