Overmystifying the Psychedelic Experience
Jack D. C. Dahan, Jasper B. Zantvoord, Anja Lok, Karel W. F. Scheepstra
JAMA Psychiatry January 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.3032
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA rigorous investigation of psychedelic experience requires studying both its neurobiological changes and its subjective dimensions, as these two domains are equally important for understanding the full effects of psychedelics.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Both neurobiological changes and subjective experience are essential domains for the rigorous investigation of psychedelic experience. |
Abstract
This Viewpoint addresses the dual domains of psychedelic experience—neurobiological changes and subjective experience—and argues for rigorous investigation of both domains.