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Hallucinogen use, young adults and monitoring the future with Katherine Keyes
Hallucinogen use, young adults and monitoring the future with Katherine Keyes
Hallucinogen use, young adults and monitoring the future with Katherine Keyes
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Dr. Katherine Keyes discusses hallucinogen use trends among young adults, revealing surprising patterns and public health implications. Listen now.
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Episode Overview
- The episode explores the substantial increases in hallucinogen use among young adults, particularly in the category of hallucinogens other than LSD.
- Dr. Katherine Keyes highlights the potential implications of the rising trend and emphasizes the importance of monitoring non-medical use alongside the interest in therapeutic applications.
- The conversation delves into the significance of public health education and awareness campaigns in light of the growing interest in psychedelics and hallucinogens.
- Dr. Keyes provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of hallucinogen use and the need for accurate information about potential drug effects and safe usage.
- The episode raises thought-provoking questions about the potential consequences of increasing hallucinogen use, especially concerning public safety and the effectiveness of public health initiatives.
The real take-home message is that we are seeing substantial increases, especially compared to what we historically have seen for hallucinogens. We're seeing pretty substantial increases in recent years. And I think we do want to highlight that because there's a lot of interest and there's a lot of excitement about the use of psychedelics and hallucinogens for therapeutic uses. But it's really important to continue to track non-medical use alongside of that.
What’s really going on with hallucinogen use among young adults in the US? Dr. Elle Wadsworth sits down with Dr. Katherine Keyes, a professor of epidemiology from Columbia University, to get to the bottom of it. This episode of 'Addiction Audio' takes a close look at Dr. Keyes' recent study, which uncovers some surprising trends in hallucinogen use from 2018 to 2021. Have you ever wondered why certain hallucinogens are becoming more popular while others are falling out of favor?
Dr. Keyes shares her insights on this shift and what it might mean for public health. She also talks about the importance of the Monitoring The Future survey in tracking these changes and how it helps identify patterns in substance use among young adults. You’ll hear about the different types of hallucinogens being used, why their popularity is changing, and what the potential risks are.
Plus, there's a discussion on the growing interest in the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and how this intersects with non-medical use. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of drug use and public health education.