Consent Information Statement:
An Examination of Prior Psychedelic Drug Use and Perspectives on Change and Acceptance
 

Swinburne University of Technology: Faculty of Health, Arts, and Design
Researchers: Dr Brad Elphinstone (belphinstone@swin.edu.au), Dr Oliver Holmes, Mr Richard Whitehead, Ms Yan Yang, Dr Peter Brace. 

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationships between prior use of psychedelic drugs and various psychological constructs that are typically considered to be part of an orientation towards life which emphasizes an ability to manage and accept changing situations. The results of this study have the potential to add to the psychological evidence on the effects of psychedelic drug use.

Individuals aged 18 years or older are invited to participate in this survey. The survey should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete.
 
A possible outcome of this study is that the findings may be presented in an academic journal. If this eventuates, only group statistics, such as overall percentages and averages will be used, meaning that it would be impossible to identify individual responses. These data will be retained under secure conditions for five years after the completion of the study. If you would like to access the overall findings or any future publications, please email Dr Brad Elphinstone.

By completing this questionnaire, you are expressing your consent to participate in this study. You are free to withdraw from the completion of this questionnaire at any time. If you do choose to withdraw from the study your results will not be used in any data analyses.
 
Any questions regarding this project, including requests to receive a summary of the findings, can be directed to:

Dr. Brad Elphinstone
belphinstone@swin.edu.au

If you experience any form of psychological distress as a result of completing the survey, please contact a local healthcare professional or an appropriate mental health and/or suicide prevention hotline. 
 
This project has been approved by or on behalf of Swinburne’s Human Research Ethics Committee (SUHREC) in line with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this project, you can contact:

Research Ethics Officer, Swinburne Research (H68)
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Tel: (03) 9214 3845 or (03) 9214 3845
Email: resethics@swin.edu.au
 

Thank you for your valued contribution to the study,
Brad Elphinstone