Understanding Trends: How Popular Are Hallucinogens Today?
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Hallucinogen use among young adults has reached historically high levels, with one 2023 study noting that 8% of young adults aged 19–30 reported using hallucinogens in the past year, compared to only 3% in 2011. This dramatic increase signifies a major shift in the modern landscape of drug use, with recreational and therapeutic interest driving renewed attention to this class of substances.