Genis Ona - What Happens After Your First Trip: A Longitudinal Study

LSD use is examined through a longitudinal study of drug-naive volunteers comparing initial psychological states to assessments 45 days and 3 months post-consumption. Initial data indicated that the LSD group started with higher levels of reported depression and lower satisfaction with life compared to a control group, but these performance gaps were effectively erased during the follow-up periods. Psychopathological indicators, including obsessive-compulsive traits and anxiety, demonstrated pronounced decreases following the psychedelic experience. While some scores began to drift back toward baseline at the 3-month mark, significant improvements in key psychological measurements remained, suggesting potential long-term mental health benefits. Participants largely characterized their experiences as deeply positive and life-affirming, with a high rate of recurrence regarding future use.