Exploring Altered Realities: Unveiling the Effects of Psychedelics on Perception and Consciousness
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i3.7187Keywords:
reality, perception, metaphysics, perception of reality, consciousness, psychedelicsAbstract
The purpose of this investigation is to ask the question of what the short-term and long-term effects of psychedelics on consciousness are and how these effects influence individuals' metaphysical beliefs, perceptions of reality, and brain functions. Information and investigations relating to this question were found through the usage of search engines like Google Scholar and Ebsco Host. While challenging at times to find suitable sources due to external limitations like a faulty computer or Ebsco Host being challenging to use due to it being heavily censored, this investigation was still able to be completed. The sources found effectively provided information suitable to answer the research question.
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