The psychedelic renaissance: A new kind of therapy
All you need to know about this medical breakthrough
HEALTH Psychology
The use of psychedelic drugs in therapy is the major psychology breakthrough of the 21st century. LSD, magic mushrooms, and magic truffles are still very controversial, despite the wealth of information coming out that confirms their positive effect on mental health. In a controlled environment, with a guide, and a therapist, substances that lead you to revelatory thoughts have the ability to alter your neurochemistry and help you make new connections.
Humans have used psychedelic substances from the beginning of time. Whether it was to connect with God or to enhance a warrior’s senses, they are not new drugs to our society. However, the counterculture of the ‘60s scared governments into banning research into the effects of psychedelics on mental health. But recently, there has been a psychedelic renaissance investigating how these super drugs can help to heal the mind.
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