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Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
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Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may help patients with their mental health — but should they be recommended by your doctor? Those advocating for psychedelic use argue that it could be a welcome relief for patients who don’t respond to traditional medicine. Those against its use argue we don’t yet understand their long-term effects. Now we debate: Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
Arguing Help: Ismail Ali, Director of Policy and Advocacy at MAPS
Arguing Hype: Kevin Sabet, President and CEO at the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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401 episoder
Manage episode 455270971 series 2140049
Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may help patients with their mental health — but should they be recommended by your doctor? Those advocating for psychedelic use argue that it could be a welcome relief for patients who don’t respond to traditional medicine. Those against its use argue we don’t yet understand their long-term effects. Now we debate: Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
Arguing Help: Ismail Ali, Director of Policy and Advocacy at MAPS
Arguing Hype: Kevin Sabet, President and CEO at the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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