In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored the link between past psychedelic use, metaphysical beliefs, and well-being. The findings suggest that people who have used psychedelics tend to adopt metaphysical idealism—a belief that consciousness is fundamental to reality. This belief was associated with greater psychological well-being. Interestingly, other metaphysical beliefs, including other non-physicalist views, did not show a similar relationship. Psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and dime…
