Psychedelic use is associated with reduced daily opioid use among people who use illicit drugs in a Canadian setting

"Psychedelic use is associated with reduced daily opioid use among people who use illicit drugs in a Canadian setting":  International Journal of Drug Policy, Volume 100, February 2022.

Highlights

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Recent psychedelic use was associated with 55% reduced odds of daily opioid use.

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This is the first longitudinal study to link psychedelic use with lower daily opioid use.

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More studies are needed to elucidate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

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