35. Psychedelics: Helpful, healing or harmful?
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It seems like psychedelics have never been more popular, buoyed by clinical trials, popular media and international psychedelic retreats. They’re sometimes marketed as a fast-acting panacea for mental health struggles, but the truth is far more complicated — and mysterious. New York Times national correspondent and author Ernesto Londoño and psychiatrist Dr. Eric Noble join us to talk about the potential uses, risks and benefits of psychedelics.
This episode was made with the generous support of Ken Stevens.
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