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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Recreational Psychedelic Use Makes Flow States More Accessible

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Noam Newberger
    The New School for Social Research
  • Emily Weiss
    The New School for Social Research
  • McWelling Todman
    The New School

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between psychedelic use, flow, and dissociation. Although the experimental manipulations failed to induce the expected states of flow and boredom, recent psychedelic use was found to be associated with higher levels of both trait and state flow.

Substance Use and Abuse