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Psychedelic sacraments.

John R Baker1

  • 1Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Drive, Moorpark, California 93021, USA.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
|September 10, 2005
PubMed
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Psychedelic use historically involved structured, spiritual frameworks. Modern, underground use lacks this, hindering integration. Socially sanctioned sacraments offer a path to constructive, integrative psychedelic experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Psychedelic substance use for spiritual insight is historically documented.
  • Modern societal proscriptions drive psychedelic use underground, leading to isolated experiences.
  • Many cultures developed frameworks for beneficial psychedelic use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To contrast socially sanctioned psychedelic use (sacraments) with idiosyncratic use.
  • To explore how structured frameworks enhance psychedelic experiences.
  • To investigate the potential for individually constructive and socially integrative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ethnographic and historical literature on psychedelic use.
  • Analysis of socially sanctioned frameworks, specifically "sacraments".

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  • Comparison of sacramental use with idiosyncratic psychedelic practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Historically, cultures independently developed similar frameworks for psychedelic use.
    • Sacramental frameworks structure and channel psychedelic experiences.
    • Structured use increases the likelihood of positive individual and social outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Socially sanctioned frameworks, like sacraments, are crucial for beneficial psychedelic use.
    • Contrast between sacramental and idiosyncratic use highlights the importance of context.
    • Structured psychedelic use promotes individual growth and social integration.