How The New Science of Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Depression, Trauma & Much More… – Collective Evolution

The use of psychedelics and plant medicines in our current society is no longer considered taboo. We have been seeing an increase of research and discussion around the potential healing capacity of such substances over the past decade or so and words like ayahuasca are echoed quite regularly throughout many conversations between people from all walks of life. Perhaps this is because of the tremendous healing capacity of such plants, or because of the multitude of research conducted from organizations such as the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

Recently, Michael Pollan, author of best-selling books, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and In Defense of Food, decided to put something else in his mouth — psychedelic substances, in the name of his research, of course, for his most recent best-seller, How To Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence.

Pollan, now a self-proclaimed psychonaut decided to take it upon himself to see what all the fuss was about in regards to the psychedelic research and it’s potential. After hearing about a research study in which people with a diagnoses of terminal cancer were given psilocybin, or more commonly referred to as, magic mushrooms, to help them come to terms with their impending fate.

“This seemed like such a crazy idea that I began looking into it,” Pollan said. “Why should a drug from a mushroom help people deal with their mortality?”

This is an excellent point to ponder, and a great starting point to dive head first into the world of psychedelic substances and all of their potential. Upon researching various therapeutic uses of psychedelics, Pollan found that these drugs were being used to treat depression, addiction and a fear of death.

First A Little History

The first quarter or so of the book dives deep into the history of using psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, and Lysergic Acid (LSD) for therapeutic and healing purposes. Before these substances were labeled as schedule 1 drugs under the controlled substances act, they were researched quite extensively and proved to be very effective treatments for a wide array of mental health disorders. One might wonder why exactly these substances were given such a harsh ban and outlawed in the first place, considering all of the promising research that was well under way.

For around 40 years, it became nearly impossible to study any of these substances and their potential benefits because the laws restricted such research. That was until Rick Doblin, founder of MAPS, began opening this door once again and started receiving funding to reignite this astounding research and potential that was left in the dust for so long.

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