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Psychedelic experiences linked to reduced cannabis use and greater psychological flexibility

Psychedelic experiences linked to reduced cannabis use and greater psychological flexibility
health10/17/2025

People who reported meaningful psychedelic experiences later showed reduced cannabis use and increased psychological flexibility. These findings suggest psychedelics might influence substance use behaviors in lasting ways, particularly when the experience is intense or transformative.

A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs has found that psychedelic experiences are linked to reductions in cannabis use and improvements in psychological flexibility. Participants who reported a personally meaningful experience wit... [7339 chars]