Psychedelic-related deaths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (1997–2022)
The profound and often unpredictable effects of psychedelics pose a unique profile of risks and adverse reactions. Nevertheless, psychedelic-related deaths remain very rare in comparison to other recreational drugs, and frequently involve polydrug use. Implications for harm reduction and policy are discussed.
Authors
- Emma I Kopra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4447-5393)
- Caroline S. Copeland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4462-1402)
- Jouni Penttinen
- James Rucker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4647-8088)
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2024.111177
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.75