Using Psychedelics May Increase Seizure Risk In Certain People, Study Suggests

Psychiatric News (8/12) reported “taking psychedelics could increase the risk of seizures in certain people, particularly those with a personal or family history of epilepsy, a study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found.” Although “the incidence of classic psychedelic-related seizures in the general population may be low, the findings highlight factors associated with a higher likelihood of classic psychedelic-related seizures, the researchers noted.”

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— “Use of Psychedelic Substances May Raise Risk of Seizures, Psychiatric News, August 12, 2022

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