Psychedelics : the revolutionary drugs that could change your life--a guide from the expert

Nutt, David J., 1951- author.

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"We are on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience. After fifty years of prohibition, criminalization and fear, science is finally showing us that psychedelics are not dangerous or harmful. Instead, when used according to tested, safe and ethical guidelines, they are our most powerful newest treatment of mental health conditions, from depression, PTSD, and OCD to disordered eating and even addiction and chronic pai...

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ISBN:

9780306835285
0306835282

Edition:

First edition

Description:

vii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Why psychedelics are back
What is a psychedelic? Meet the classics: LSD, magic mushrooms, ayahuasca
An introduction to the non-classics : MDMA, ketamine, ibogaine
What happens in your brain during a trip?
Can psychedelics treat depression?
The history and practice of psychedelic therapy
Can psychedelics treat dependence?
MDMA : PTSD, trauma and relationships
End of life, mystical experiences and finding God
Classic psychedelics : anxiety, pain, eating disorders, ADHD and OCD
Microdosing, midi-dosing and macro-dosing
My sacking, MDMA and the real harms of drugs
Are psychedelics addictive or dangerous?

LCCN:

2023946958

Control Number:

3309992

Other Authors:

Moss, Brigid, author

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