Open AccessConsciousness, Religion, and Gurus: Pitfalls of Psychedelic Medicine
Author(s) -
Matthew W. Johnson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
acs pharmacology and translational science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2575-9108
DOI - 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00198
Subject(s) - consciousness , psychology , psychotherapist , psilocybin , religious experience , medicine , epistemology , hallucinogen , psychiatry , philosophy , neuroscience
This viewpoint identifies pitfalls in the study of psychedelic compounds, including those that pose challenges for the potential use of psychedelics as medicines. They are as follows: (1) Sloppiness regarding use of the term "consciousness". (2) Inappropriate introduction of religious/spiritual beliefs of investigators or clinicians. (3) Clinical boundaries and other ethical challenges associated with psychedelic treatments.
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