• The 5 Most Common Psychedelic Risks | Dr. Daniel Kruger

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

The 5 Most Common Psychedelic Risks | Dr. Daniel Kruger

  • Summary

  • "You might feel like you're dying... you might think that the state you're in is going to last forever." - Dr. Daniel Kruger

    A groundbreaking University of Michigan study of 1,200+ psychedelic users reveals shocking statistics about adverse effects, from sexual misconduct to psychological crises. Dr. Daniel Kruger shares critical findings about what really happens when people use psychedelics outside clinical settings, and why people still take these risks despite the dangers.

    Learn:

    * Why 74.3% of users experience profound sadness

    * The troubling 1-in-20 risk of misconduct with underground guides

    * How to prepare for common psychological challenges

    * The shift from recreational to therapeutic motivations

    * Why legal risks remain significant despite policy changes

    Timestamps:

    (00:00) - The Alarming Stats No One Talks About

    (04:19) - Why People Risk Everything for Psychedelics

    (10:15) - The Dark Truth About Underground Guides

    (15:36) - Sadness & Fear: Feature or Bug? (The Debate)

    (21:01) - Near-Death Experience: Why It's Almost Guaranteed

    (28:17) - The Legal Risk (33% Know Someone Arrested)

    (32:43) - From Terror to Transformation (Personal Story)

    (38:42) - Why Clinical Access Costs "Tens of Thousands"

    (46:47) - The Future of Safe Psychedelic Use

    (52:53) - Essential Safety Advice for Users



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