J Psychopharmacol December 2016 PMID 27578767

Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences.

Theresa M Carbonaro, Matthew P Bradstreet, Frederick S Barrett, Katherine A MacLean, Robert Jesse, Matthew W Johnson, Roland R Griffiths

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The discussions reflect a balanced view of the article, with posts referencing details such as the percentage of individuals seeking treatment after challenging experiences and emphasizing the importance of harm reduction, using words like 'benefited', 'risks', and 'important details'. The tone combines scientific acknowledgment with practical concerns, demonstrating a thoughtful engagement with the research.

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  • This survey of 1993 individuals who had a challenging psilocybin mushroom experience found that while some participants faced significant psychological and physical risks, most benefited overall and reported lasting positive effects.
  • Factors such as higher doses, longer durations, and lack of social support increased the likelihood of risky behaviors and psychological distress, with some cases leading to medical treatment, aggressive behavior, or enduring mental health issues.
  • Despite the risks, the study suggests that, in controlled laboratory settings with properly screened and supported participants, psilocybin's adverse effects are rare, and many individuals experience meaningful and lasting psychological benefits.]

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Mateus, especialista em
@mateusdosfungos · X

Carbonaro, T. M. et al. (2016). Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1268–1278.

Jun 17, 2021 · 41 likes · 30,372 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

Also, there are real risks to psychedelic use. Many of these risks are minimized in clinical settings, but even in clinical settings there are real risks (as there are with virtually every effective treatment). https://t.co/3PkMnmKDsL

Aug 31, 2022 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 7,188 followers View post →
Dr. Fabian Pitter STEINMETZ
@docsteinmetz · X

So muss #HarmReduction & #Drogen-#Aufklärung sein! #Psilos #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #BlauenderKahlkopf #PsilocybeCyanescens #Psychedelika #Pilze #Medizin #Gesundheit #Recht #SaferUse

Nov 2, 2020 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 12,857 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

@jamesbclose @JulesEvans11 @AlexLiviaJones @Josh__Hardman @Neuro_Skeptic Agreed! Some papers cited: Bursting the Psychedelic Hype Bubble https://t.co/LnkkUMwXrj Bayesian reanalysis of psilocybin trial (for best effect size estimates) https://t.co/j4hmS7K9sL (for challenging exp/risks) https://t.co/3PkMnmtAqL (for harms) https://t.co/cwhY2kywmM

Jun 29, 2023 · 7 likes · 7,188 followers View post →
Katja R.
@Rosenblumen0 · X

Verwechseln Sie beim Pilze sammeln sich bitte nicht mit diesem Pilz!...was für ne Wortwahl

Oct 31, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,127 followers View post →
David Puder M.D.
@DavidPuder · X

From this article: To look at the long term positive and negative consequences of psilocybin use, in particular, we read this Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences (Carbonaro et al.,

Jul 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 18,126 followers View post →

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MathematicalMaps
@joeljrigby · X

@BuenoForMiami 1. Carbonaro TM, Bradstreet MP, Barrett FS, et al. Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2016;30(12):1268-1278. doi:10.1177/0269881116662634

Apr 26, 2024 · 527 followers View post →
Ulf
@Ulf23706304 · X

RT @Rosenblumen0: Verwechseln Sie beim Pilze sammeln sich bitte nicht mit diesem Pilz!...was für ne Wortwahl

Oct 31, 2023 · 1 share · 435 followers View post →
Katja R.
@Rosenblumen0 · X

Verwechseln Sie beim Pilze sammeln sich bitte nicht mit diesem Pilz!...was für ne Wortwahl

Oct 31, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,127 followers View post →
Katja R.
@Rosenblumen0 · X

Wenn Sie #Speisepilze sammeln, verwechseln Sie bitte sich nicht mit diesem Pilz! Absolute Kanalempfehlung, da dieser Kanal sich allgemein mehr mit Speisepilzen und deren giftige Doppelgänger. https://t.co/IDVpV7arYT #BlauenderKahlkopf #Psilocybine #Prävention #Pilz #Pilze

Oct 6, 2023 · 5 likes · 2,127 followers View post →
Stefan Linnow / Van de FX / Tripp a FX
@TrippaFx · X

Blauender Kahlkopf (Psilocybe cyanescens) - Standort, Merkmale, Inhaltss... https://t.co/yCMcFdGoNV via @YouTube https://t.co/Ab8HCoE3O9

Jul 27, 2023 · 320 followers View post →
David Puder M.D.
@DavidPuder · X

From this article: To look at the long term positive and negative consequences of psilocybin use, in particular, we read this Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences (Carbonaro et al.,

Jul 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 18,126 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

@jamesbclose @JulesEvans11 @AlexLiviaJones @Josh__Hardman @Neuro_Skeptic Agreed! Some papers cited: Bursting the Psychedelic Hype Bubble https://t.co/LnkkUMwXrj Bayesian reanalysis of psilocybin trial (for best effect size estimates) https://t.co/j4hmS7K9sL (for challenging exp/risks) https://t.co/3PkMnmtAqL (for harms) https://t.co/cwhY2kywmM

Jun 29, 2023 · 7 likes · 7,188 followers View post →
Balázs Szigeti
@psybalazs · X

The number I cite above is based on two papers. The first one https://t.co/B1mItWRyUE says: "we estimate that 4 g of typically available dried mushrooms (P. cubensis) delivers the approximate psychoactive equivalent to 25 mg of psilocybin"

Mar 29, 2023 · 4 likes · 3,286 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

It should be obvious that psychedelic experiences are often challenging, sometimes very difficult, and can be extremely negative in some cases. A nice frequently referenced review here: https://t.co/3PkMnmKDsL

Dec 5, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,188 followers View post →
ShroomWire
@ShroomWire · X

@Waracken @Serotonin2arec @drrickbarnett Here is a paper on outcomes from bad trips, if interested: https://t.co/kCqo9GUSKC Most said they benefited, but 8% said a bad trip on shrooms negatively affected them. I care about that 8%. Many important details about risk factors for bad outcomes

Nov 14, 2022 · 1 like · 60 followers View post →
Christian Ishak
@MysticalPhD · X

@JasterAlaina https://t.co/q54srR7IRS With psilocybin, "...degree of difficulty was positively associated, & duration was negatively associated, w/ enduring increases in well-being." On the other hand, "7.6% sought treatment for enduring psych symptoms... 3 cases with attempted suicide."

Oct 7, 2022 · 235 followers View post →
Stefan Linnow / Van de FX / Tripp a FX
@TrippaFx · X

Blauender Kahlkopf (Psilocybe cyanescens) - Standort, Merkmale, Inhaltss... https://t.co/yCMcFdGoNV via @YouTube

Oct 6, 2022 · 320 followers View post →
不死身のquaran
@qoouep · X

@britcoal @thefriffin @JYFboy @xtinacomputes With the number of people who recreationally take drugs, a small influence can have a big impact on meaningful numbers of people. https://t.co/WBh7SNjm9N https://t.co/bKWrxK9col

Oct 3, 2022 · 190 followers View post →
CopperKettle
@Artyom_Yekat · X

RT @ExistWell: Also, there are real risks to psychedelic use. Many of these risks are minimized in clinical settings, but even in clinical…

Aug 31, 2022 · 3 shares · 386 followers View post →
Jaqueline Nava-Gómez ♪
@Jaquelinesdi25 · X

RT @ExistWell: Also, there are real risks to psychedelic use. Many of these risks are minimized in clinical settings, but even in clinical…

Aug 31, 2022 · 3 shares · 886 followers View post →
YogaKneez
@YogaKneez · X

RT @ExistWell: Also, there are real risks to psychedelic use. Many of these risks are minimized in clinical settings, but even in clinical…

Aug 31, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,182 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

Also, there are real risks to psychedelic use. Many of these risks are minimized in clinical settings, but even in clinical settings there are real risks (as there are with virtually every effective treatment). https://t.co/3PkMnmKDsL

Aug 31, 2022 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 7,188 followers View post →
Stefan Linnow / Van de FX / Tripp a FX
@TrippaFx · X

Blauender Kahlkopf (Psilocybe cyanescens) - Standort, Merkmale, Inhaltss... https://t.co/yCMcFdGoNV via @YouTube https://t.co/o3sasK8Icp

Aug 5, 2022 · 320 followers View post →
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@hecanhazpdf · X

RT @AGoodSociopath: #icanhazpdf Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive a…

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Rodrigo Mason
@AGoodSociopath · X

#icanhazpdf Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences

Mar 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 20 followers View post →
David B. Yaden
@ExistWell · X

@shayla__love Agree that way more can be done, especially in the public arena and press. Attention is paid to the possibility of adverse effects in consent documents and are measured (eg https://t.co/p6FpQDGF1o), but agree this is a very important issue to keep working on at multiple levels!

Mar 3, 2022 · 1 like · 7,188 followers View post →
Stefan Linnow / Van de FX / Tripp a FX
@TrippaFx · X

Blauender Kahlkopf (Psilocybe cyanescens) - Standort, Merkmale, Inhaltss... https://t.co/yCMcFdGoNV via @YouTube

Feb 11, 2022 · 320 followers View post →
cozy
@cozyinmymind · X

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Oct 2, 2021 · 78 followers View post →
Dr. Rick Barnett, PsyD
@drrickbarnett · X

Nice article to review from 2016 in Journal of Psychopharmacology. @FredBarrettPhD https://t.co/CKswAaYQZT

Jul 7, 2021 · 1 like · 17,578 followers View post →
Mateus, especialista em
@mateusdosfungos · X

Carbonaro, T. M. et al. (2016). Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1268–1278.

Jun 17, 2021 · 41 likes · 30,372 followers View post →
Haley Maria Dourron
@HDourron · X

@pt___ @BasicMorality @RCarhartHarris Yes, research tends to suggest that even with extremely challenging experiences there is typically enduring benefit. Survey Study: https://t.co/llSNSQaEVe Case Studies: https://t.co/W2vxTlz3U1

Nov 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,941 followers View post →
Acme
@69Acme69 · X

RT @DocTailleur: So muss #HarmReduction & #Drogen-#Aufklärung sein! #Psilos #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #BlauenderKahlkopf #PsilocybeCyanescens…

Nov 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 218 followers View post →
FarmernoPharma
@FarmernoPharma · X

RT @DocTailleur: So muss #HarmReduction & #Drogen-#Aufklärung sein! #Psilos #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #BlauenderKahlkopf #PsilocybeCyanescens…

Nov 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,163 followers View post →
BisDennDann - isst immer seinen
@BisDenn · X

RT @DocTailleur: So muss #HarmReduction & #Drogen-#Aufklärung sein! #Psilos #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #BlauenderKahlkopf #PsilocybeCyanescens…

Nov 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 238 followers View post →
Dr. Fabian Pitter STEINMETZ
@docsteinmetz · X

So muss #HarmReduction & #Drogen-#Aufklärung sein! #Psilos #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #BlauenderKahlkopf #PsilocybeCyanescens #Psychedelika #Pilze #Medizin #Gesundheit #Recht #SaferUse

Nov 2, 2020 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 12,857 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Survey study of challenging experiences after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms: Acute and enduring positive and negative consequences https://t.co/wjnhY43EIw

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