Since 2002, hallucinogen use increased in adults 26 years and older, but it decreased in adolescents aged 12–17.
By the numbersit decreased in adolescents aged 12–17.Between 2002 and 2019, LSD use increased overall and in all age groups, the study found.
Conversely, PCP and ecstasy use in that same time frame decreased in both adolescents and young adults."Given the recent media coverage showing that an increasing number of adults may be reporting positive effects of ‘microdosing’ and expecting therapeutic benefits of hallucinogens without negative effects, our findings merit a comprehensive examination of time trends and motives for hallucinogen frequency and quantity of use," Dr.
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