Athletes Embrace Psychedelic Therapy For Concussion Symptoms, More Than One-Third Say It Helps
A new study reveals that athletes and sports staff in the U.S. and Canada are increasingly open to using psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) as a treatment for concussions and post-concussion symptoms. As reported by Double Blind, the research published in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology surveyed 175 adults, including 85 athletes and 90 sports staff members, such as coaches and physical therapists. Over 61% of athletes and more than 71% of staff expressed a willingness to explore PAT with substances like psilocybin for recovery from sports-related head injuries.
The study is the most comprehensive examination to date of psychedelic use among Canadian and American athletes, marking a significant step toward understanding the potential of psychedelics in sports recovery. The authors noted that this is the first study to investigate athletes’ willingness to try PAT for concussion recovery and whether their sports staff would support its use.
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