The Genesis of a New Open-Access Journal Focused on the Latest Scientific Advances in Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactives May 7, 2022 DOI: 10.3390/psychoactives1010001 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychoactive substances have been used for thousands of years, with evidence of their use extending into prehistory, especially for spiritual purposes. The text highlights the long history of human engagement with these substances, emphasizing their role in ritual and religious contexts.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Prehistory Psychoactive drug Psychoactive substance Psychology Traditional medicine |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Psychoactive substances have been used for millennia, particularly for spiritual purposes, with evidence dating back to prehistory. |
Abstract
Psychoactive substances have been in use for millennia, and their use can be traced back to prehistory, where they were utilized for spiritual purposes in particular [...]