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  • Public Health

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  • Understanding the impact of substance use on mental health is crucial.
  • Psychedelic substances have a complex history and evolving perception.
  • Research into the effects of psychedelics on psychological distress and employment is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between lifetime classic psychedelic use (LCPU) and psychological distress.
  • To examine how employment status and work hours interact with LCPU and distress.
  • To assess the potential impact of LCPU on employment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized pooled data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) spanning 2008-2019.
  • Analyzed a large sample of 484,732 individuals.
  • Employed statistical methods to assess associations between LCPU, employment, work hours, and psychological distress.

Main Results:

  • Lifetime classic psychedelic use (LCPU) and employment were independently associated with better health outcomes.
  • Psychedelic use correlated with lower distress in employed, volunteering, retired, or disabled individuals.
  • Individuals using psychedelics worked more hours before reporting increased stress; unemployed or student groups showed higher distress.

Conclusions:

  • Psychedelic use does not appear to negatively impact employment outcomes.
  • The association between psychedelic use and psychological distress is moderated by employment status.
  • LCPU may be associated with improved mental well-being, particularly for those in the workforce.