Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.
# Hallucinogens: From Hollywood to the Lab
Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating history of how drugs like LSD and MDMA went from being celebrated treatments in 1950s Beverly Hills to illegal substances, and how scientists are now bringing them back to fight everything from PTSD to depression and end-of-life anxiety. They dive into wild stories about celebrities like Cary Grant tripping his way to self-discovery, expose a scientist's fraudulent research that helped fuel the drug war, and uncover the surprising evidence that these compounds might actually be the breakthrough treatments mental health has been waiting for. It's a wild ride through the counterculture, government conspiracy, and cutting-edge neuroscience that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about these substances.
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