Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
Dec 13, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
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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