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The Science of Psychedelics - Exploring Potential in Healthcare and Consciousness

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Neuroscience Courses Mental Health Courses Palliative care Courses Mycology Courses Consciousness Courses Addiction Treatment Courses Psychedelics Courses Psychopharmacology Courses Psilocybin Courses

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Explore the potential role of psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin in healthcare and consciousness research in this 53-minute talk by bestselling author Michael Pollan at The Royal Institution. Delve into the "second wave" of international research on psychedelics, examining their potential applications in mental health treatment, palliative care, and addiction management. Learn about the evolution of psilocybin mushrooms and discover what these substances may reveal about the human mind and consciousness. Gain insights into the scientific promise and cultural history of psychedelic research, as well as its recent renaissance in addressing modern societal issues such as loss of personal meaning and connection.

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The Science of Psychedelics - with Michael Pollan


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The Royal Institution

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