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Skepticism raised over small-scale studies of psychedelic therapy

A researcher whose work has focused on the effect MDMA has on behaviour has questioned the “hyped up” findings from research into psychedelics potential to treat PTSD. Melbourne University researcher Dr Gillinder Bedi said the small number of participants in current trials likely skew results and federal funding would be best directed towards sizing up.… Read More »

Michael Pollan describes promise and perils of psychedelic drugs

Donald Trump made a surprise appearance as a topic during “How to Change Your Mind,” Michael Pollan’s HubWeek talk on Tuesday based on his eponymous 2018 bestseller about psychedelic drugs. Pollan didn’t suggest offering the 45th president a hit of something, but the possibility did come up during the hourlong exploration of the history and… Read More »