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Population-based estimates of different dosage types of psychedelic use across socio-demographic groups in Germany.
| Title: | Population-based estimates of different dosage types of psychedelic use across socio-demographic groups in Germany. |
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| Authors: | Sattler, Sebastian, Wood, Suzanne, Petersen, Margit Anne, Seiffert, Fiona, Mehlkop, Guido |
| Publisher Information: | Nature Publishing Group |
| Publication Year: | 2025 |
| Collection: | National Documentation Centre on Drug Use |
| Subject Terms: | Prevalence, Hallucinogens / Psychedelics, Multiple substance use (Poly-drug /Poly-substance), Germany |
| Description: | Psychedelic drugs, particularly taking small amounts of psychedelics in a cyclical pattern over days (so-called microdosing), have garnered growing scientific and public interest, but representative data on different dosage levels is scarce. To better understand this trend, we surveyed a nationwide sample of 11,299 adults in Germany. The survey assessed lifetime and past six-month psychedelic use by dosage as well as socio-demographic variables (sex, age, education, employment status, household equivalence income, partner arrangements, and place of residence). Results show that 5.0% of respondents self-reported lifetime psychedelic use, while 0.7% reported past six-month use. Medium to high dosing was more prevalent than microdosing. Moreover, high probabilities of using multiple forms of psychedelics were uncovered. We also observed variation in use across socio-demographic groups. For example, psychedelics use was less likely in females than males, and older than younger respondents. Past six-month microdosing was less likely in rural areas, and past six-month medium to high dosing was less prevalent in individuals with higher income or who live with a partner. This study shows limited support for widespread use in Germany and highlights diverse usage patterns across socio-demographics. These findings can inform policies, especially considering the overlap in usage of various substances. |
| Document Type: | article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: | unknown |
| Relation: | Sattler, Sebastian and Wood, Suzanne and Petersen, Margit Anne and Seiffert, Fiona and Mehlkop, Guido (2025) Population-based estimates of different dosage types of psychedelic use across socio-demographic groups in Germany. Scientific Reports, 15, (1), 18952. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03873-0. |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-025-03873-0 |
| Availability: | https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/43546/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-03873-0 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03873-0 |
| Accession Number: | edsbas.BFBE845B |
| Database: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41598-025-03873-0 |
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