Adolescent and adult time trends in US hallucinogen use, 2002–19: any use, and use of ecstasy, LSD and PCP

Original research
by
Livne, Ofir et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study assessed overall and age-specific time trends in the prevalence of 12-month hallucinogen use in the US general population.

Findings/Key points

Since 2002, hallucinogen use in the United States has decreased among adolescents but increased in adults and is now estimated to affect more than 3 million adults aged 26+ years and more than 5.5 million adults aged 18+ years.

Design/methods

Cross-sectional, using data from the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002–19.

Keywords

Hallucinogens/psychedelics
Youth
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