Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics?

In this fascinating episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the surprising medical history of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD and MDMA (Ecstasy). They explore how these substances were once legally used by Hollywood stars like Cary Grant and respected psychiatrists in the 1950s, before becoming demonized and outlawed due largely to Timothy Leary's counterculture advocacy and questionable scientific studies. The hosts examine the current resurgence of legitimate research into using these psychedelics to treat conditions like PTSD, depression, and end-of-life anxiety, revealing some pretty remarkable results from institutions like Johns Hopkins and UCLA.