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. 2022 Apr 7;12:4099. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-08085-4

Table 3.

Associations between psilocybin and the 11 DSM-IV criteria for opioid dependence and abuse.

Opioid dependence and abuse criteria Frequency (unweighted N) aOR (95% CI) (psilocybin as independent variable)1
1. Significant time spent getting/using 2249 0.83* (0.70, 0.98)
2. Use more than intended 1030 0.71* (0.54, 0.93)
3. Decreased effects/need more for same effect 2901 0.82* (0.70, 0.96)
4. Unable to cut back 914 0.80 (0.62, 1.04)
5. Emotional/physical health problems 1383 0.73** (0.60, 0.90)
6. Fewer important activities 1320 0.71** (0.58, 0.87)
7. 3 + Withdrawal symptoms 1724 0.86 (0.71, 1.05)
8. Significant work/home/school problems 1063 0.66** (0.50, 0.86)
9. Use in physically hazardous situations 910 0.66** (0.49, 0.88)
10. Recurrent legal trouble 454 0.72 (0.45, 1.15)
11. Social/interpersonal issues 906 0.75 (0.56, 1.01)

1†p < 0.10; *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001; aOR adjusted odds ratio, CI confidence interval. Significant values that indicate lowered odds of OUD criteria are in bold.