7.15.2006

Study: hallucinogens cause mystical experiences

Who would have thought?

Hallucinogen In Mushrooms Creates Universal 'mystical' Experience Hopkins Scientists Show:

One third said the experience was the single most spiritually significant of their lifetimes; and more than two-thirds rated it among their five most meaningful and spiritually significant. Griffiths says subjects liken it to the importance of the birth of their first child or the death of a parent.

Two months later, 79 percent of subjects reported moderately or greatly increased well-being or life satisfaction compared with those given a placebo at the same test session. A majority said their mood, attitudes and behaviors had changed for the better. Structured interviews with family members, friends and co-workers generally confirmed the subjects' remarks.


The amazing thing is that the Drug War zealots in our government are finally allowing researchers to study these substances again. It's about time.

Remember what the dormouse said!

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