Politics

Ending journalism’s bad trip — why it’s important to communicate responsibly about the health effects of psychedelic drugs

“Kathlyn Stone, one of our associate editors and a former media relations manager for the American Academy of Neurology, emphasized that responsible reporting on psychedelics can influence public perceptions and help research on these substances move forward.” “Because substances like psilocybin mushrooms and cannabis are controlled substances and long associated with drug misuse, researchers have…

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Biography/Memoir

A comedian explains why we need to challenge the stigma of psychedelics

“On a personal level, psychedelics have seemingly cured the chronic depression that made my inner world miserable for 20 years. They’ve also helped me be a more thoughtful and creative person.”… The anti-depressant effects experienced by Mauss appear to be testable and reliable. Also, his belief that psychedelics changed his personality for the better holds…

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