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Transient or transformative? Psychedelics, agency and informed consent
Are Psychedelics Temporary or Life-Changing? Effects on Personal Control and Understanding of Risks
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Abstract
Psychedelic experiences may fundamentally alter a person's value system, raising questions about the validity of informed consent.
- The potential for transformation through psychedelic experiences is often overstated.
- Altered states of consciousness may initiate change but are not solely responsible for lasting transformation.
- A meaningful transformation requires individuals to engage in a sober and authentic process after the psychedelic experience.
- A two-step view of transformation could reduce concerns regarding the informed consent process.
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