Episode 8: Fried Eggs - Psychedelics, Cannabis, and HD

The HOPES Podcast from Stanford by hopespodcast

Episode notes
In this episode of the HOPES podcast, we’re talking about the brain on drugs. The recent movements to legalize cannabis and psychedelics in the United States and other countries around the world is based in part on promising research into the potential health benefits of the drugs when used in controlled settings. Listen in to hear from a psychedelics user who is gene positive for HD, a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan on cannabinoids for HD, two researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, and a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist and research consultant about research on these Schedule 1 drugs and their therapeutic potential. Find Dr. Manoj Doss on Twitter @ManojDoss Find Dr. Kile Ortigo’s upcoming book, Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration  ...   ...  Read more