The medical establishment is starting to embrace psychedelics from "summary" of How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
The renaissance of psychedelic research has been described as a "Second Psychedelic Revolution." The medical establishment, which has long stigmatized psychedelics, is starting to embrace them. This shift can be attributed to the compelling results of recent clinical trials involving psychedelics. These trials have shown promising outcomes in the treatment of various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. The stigma surrounding psychedelics dates back to the 1960s when their recreational use led to widespread fear and backlash. However, researchers like Roland Griffiths at Johns Hopkins University have been at the forefront of the modern renaissance in psychedelic research. Griffiths' groundbreaking studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms. The medical establishment's growing acceptance of psychedelics is supported by the increasing number of prestigious institutions conducting clinical trials. For example, the Imperial College London, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and New York University are all actively researching the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. This shift represents a significant departure from the status quo and signifies a new era in mental health treatment. Psyched...
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