A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology explored the psychological effects of substance use among survivors of a terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Israel. It analyzed 343 attendees, revealing that classic psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD were linked to lower anxiety and PTSD levels post-trauma, while MDMA did not provide those benefits and was associated with increased symptoms. This research highlights the contrasting effects of psychedelics versus MDMA, especially in the context of a traumatic event.
MDMA use was not associated with reduced anxiety or PTSD symptoms; survivors consuming MDMA exhibited higher symptom levels while those using psychedelics had lower symptoms.
The study illustrates that classic psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD may offer protective effects against anxiety and PTSD following severe trauma.
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