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Psychedelics Linked to Reduced Cannabis Use, Study Reveals

10/18/2025

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A study in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that LSD or psilocybin experiences link to reduced cannabis use and improved psychological flexibility.
Participants reported a 38% drop in problematic cannabis use six months after the psychedelic experience.
The study involved 152 participants who completed surveys before and after their experiences.
Limitations include reliance on self-reported data and the absence of a control group.

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Story summary

A study in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that LSD or psilocybin experiences link to reduced cannabis use and improved psychological flexibility.
Participants reported a 38% drop in problematic cannabis use six months after the psychedelic experience.
The study involved 152 participants who completed surveys before and after their experiences.
Limitations include reliance on self-reported data and the absence of a control group.