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Exploring End-of-Life Experiences and Consciousness through the Lens of Psychedelics

Year: 2025

Type: editorial

Abstract: Exploring dying through the lens of psychedelic experiences offers transformative perspectives on the end-of-life process, potentially alleviating existential distress and enriching the quality of life for those nearing death. Their potential in palliative care, therapy, and spiritual exploration is increasingly recognized, promising to revolutionize end-of-life understanding and care.

Source: ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science

DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.5c00118

Authors: Hongyuan Li, Xiaohui Wang

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Psychedelics and Drug Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, Zhejiang University