"Plant-based psychedelics have been integral to healing practices for thousands of years in a number of cultures, including native Americans, the African Bwiti and the Mazatecs. Western research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics commenced in the middle of the 20th century, but quickly became conflated with the counter-cultural movement in the United States, Europe and Australasia. A moral panic ensued, leading to the prohibition of psychedelics and cessation of research. But psychedelic science is now re-emerging as a mature and credible discipline. In addition to the Norwegian research, a number of other studies have recently demonstrated the powerful positive effects of psychedelics, including personality changes, reduced anxiety and depression associated with end-of-life cancer and long-term relief from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." (from the article) - [Cat]
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:17:13 +0000
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