迷幻药的使用可以有益于冥想练习吗? 检查个人,迷幻和冥想相关的因素
Zishan Jiwani1,2, Simon B Goldberg1,2, Jack Stroud3
1Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America.
PloS one
|February 12, 2025
概括
大多数冥想者发现迷幻药的使用对他们的练习有益,特别是定期使用,意图设置,愉快的个性和N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (N,N-DMT) 暴露. 需要进一步的研究来证实这些发现.
科学领域:
- 神经科学和心理学 神经科学和心理学
- 迷幻研究 迷幻研究
- 冥想研究 冥想研究
背景情况:
- 冥想和迷幻药的使用都会诱导具有治疗潜力的非普通意识状态.
- 对将迷幻体验与冥想实践相结合的协同效应越来越感兴趣.
- 以前的研究表明,迷幻药可能会增强冥想练习.
研究的目的:
- 调查影响冥想者对迷幻药使用好处的看法因素.
- 为了识别个人,与迷幻相关的,以及与冥想相关的预测者对感知到的好处.
- 为了探索心理使用与改善冥想相关的条件.
主要方法:
- 分析了863名参与者的数据,他们经常练习冥想,并报告使用迷幻药.
- 利用机器学习技术,包括弹性网和随机森林,用于变量分析.
- 通过弹性网,沙普利值和特征剥离,确定了关键预测特征.
主要成果:
- 73.5%的参与者报告了迷幻药的使用对冥想质量的积极影响.
- 更高频率的迷幻药使用,意图设置,愉悦性和N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (N,N-DMT) 暴露是显著的预测因素.
- 机器学习模型解释了 26.6% 的感知效益差异.
结论:
- 大多数冥想者认为迷幻药的使用对他们的练习有益.
- 关键预测因素包括使用的规律性,意图设置,愉快的个性和N,N-DMT使用.
- 需要进一步的纵向和随机对照试验来确定因果关系.
相关概念视频
Hallucinogens and Psychedelics
153
Hallucinogens are psychoactive substances that profoundly alter perceptual experiences, generating unreal visual and sensory images. Often referred to as psychedelic drugs — a term derived from the Greek words "psyche" (mind) and "delos" (revealing) — these substances include marijuana and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), among others. These drugs vary in intensity and effects.
Marijuana, derived from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, contains...
Marijuana, derived from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, contains...
153
Altered States of Awareness
147
Altered states of consciousness represent significant deviations from one's normal mental state. These deviations can range from subtle changes in awareness to profound transformations in perception, thought processes, and sensory experiences. Altered states of consciousness can be triggered by various factors, including drug use, meditation, hypnosis, illness, or even intense fatigue.
The ingestion of substances like stimulants or hallucinogens leads to chemical alterations in the brain...
The ingestion of substances like stimulants or hallucinogens leads to chemical alterations in the brain...
147
CNS Stimulants: Psychedelic Agents
118
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelic drugs, are a class of substances known for their ability to alter perception, cognition, and emotions. Despite their profound effects on the mind, these drugs are non-addictive, setting them apart from many other abused substances. The mechanism of action of these drugs lies in their impact on the 5-HT2A receptor in the brain. Upon activation, this receptor couples to Gq-type G proteins, triggering a cascade that releases intracellular calcium. This...
118
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques III
47
Regular exercise and meditation serve as essential tools in managing stress and promoting physical and mental well-being.
The Role of Exercise in Stress Management
Regular physical activity is essential for reducing stress and promoting cardiovascular health. Exercise strengthens the heart, enhances blood flow, keeps blood vessels flexible, and helps lower blood pressure, all of which reduce the body's stress response. Research shows that adults who exercise regularly have nearly half the...
The Role of Exercise in Stress Management
Regular physical activity is essential for reducing stress and promoting cardiovascular health. Exercise strengthens the heart, enhances blood flow, keeps blood vessels flexible, and helps lower blood pressure, all of which reduce the body's stress response. Research shows that adults who exercise regularly have nearly half the...
47
Elements Crucial for Effective Psychotherapy
33
Research has highlighted several critical factors that influence the effectiveness of psychotherapy, such as the therapeutic alliance, the therapist, and the client.
The Therapeutic Alliance
The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the therapist and the client. The alliance strengthens when the therapist and the client engage in a nurturing, supportive, trusting, empathetic, and respectful relationship, improving therapeutic outcomes. Therapists must monitor this relationship...
The Therapeutic Alliance
The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the therapist and the client. The alliance strengthens when the therapist and the client engage in a nurturing, supportive, trusting, empathetic, and respectful relationship, improving therapeutic outcomes. Therapists must monitor this relationship...
33
Group Therapy
23
Group therapy is a sociocultural approach to psychological treatment, where individuals with shared psychological challenges come together under the guidance of a mental health professional. This therapeutic modality offers unique opportunities for individuals to connect, share, and grow within the context of a supportive group. By fostering mutual understanding and collaboration, group therapy can address a range of psychological concerns effectively, often complementing or surpassing the...
23


