Dreams and Psychedelics: Neurophenomenological Comparison and Therapeutic Implications
Current Neuropharmacology June 19, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/1573413713666170619092629 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe overlap between dreaming and psychedelic states suggests that psychedelics temporarily produce dreamlike subjective experiences, which may lead to lasting improvements in psychosocial functioning and well-being. Future clinical research should investigate how the acute dreamlike effects of psychedelics relate to therapeutic outcomes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca LSD Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychology |
| Citations | 90 |
| Key finding | Psychedelics acutely induce dreamlike subjective experiences that may have long-term beneficial effects on psychosocial functioning and well-being. |
Abstract
The broad overlap between dreaming and psychedelic states supports the notion that psychedelics acutely induce dreamlike subjective experiences which may have long-term beneficial effects on psychosocial functioning and well-being. Future clinical studies should examine how therapeutic outcome is related to the acute dreamlike effects of psychedelics.