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A Phenomenological Examination of Psilocybin and its Positive and Persisting Aftereffects
Joseph A. Zamaria
Abstract
This study is an examination of the positive and persisting psychological and behavioral aftereffects in eight
individuals who reported consumption of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Mushrooms containing psilocybin
have been used for healing and spiritual purposes for thousands of years, and the therapeutic applications of
psilocybin were scientifically examined beginning in the mid-20th century. Research from this era suggested that
psilocybin was indicated as an effective adjunct to psychotherapy for conditions such as depression, anxiety,
chemical dependency, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Keywords
psilocybin, psychology, positive, aftereffects, persisting, phenomenology, qualitative
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