Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of psychedelics, he explains how drugs like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA affect your brain -- and shows how, when paired with psychotherapy, they could change the way we treat PTSD, depression, substance abuse and more.

Rick Doblin: The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy

The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, under clinical settings, can illuminate paths to healing PTSD, depression, and addiction.

MDMA's unique impact on the brain can transform traumatic memories into manageable thoughts, offering new hope for PTSD sufferers.

With FDA's 'breakthrough therapy' designation, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy could revolutionize mental health treatment by 2021.

Could psychedelic drugs treat PTSD and depression? A Q&A with Rick Doblin

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