The Psychedelic Revolution: Polished Brass or Silver Bullet? (NEW RELEASE!)
Overview
For many older Americans, psychedelics remain inextricably linked to the counterculture of the 1960s: Haight-Ashbury, Timothy Leary, Woodstock. Yet the history of these substances as therapeutic agents dates back millennia and is now being “rediscovered” by western medicine at a rapid pace. Compounds like MDMA and psilocybin are reported to offer novel approaches to the treatment of a range of medical and psychiatric disorders; they also offer promise in breaking the bonds of addiction. This talk examines the latest research in the use of psychedelics in medicine, as well as the complex legal and ethical issues that arise as the evidence for the efficacy of these interventions improves.