Life Examined
The rich history and promising future of psychedelic therapy
Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years but in a provocative new book “The Immortality Key” author Brian Muraresku explores their impact on early Western civilization.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 52m ListenPsychedelics have been used for thousands of years but in a provocative new book “The Immortality Key” author Brian Muraresku explores their impact on early Western civilization. Were the ancient Greeks, Romans and early Chrisitians influenced in their religious practices by psychedelics? Psilocybin, known by many as magic mushrooms, is being used to treat an array of mental disorders, from anxiety and depression to addiction and end of life issues with profound effects for patients. Today, the medical community is once again embracing research into the therapeutic benefits of hallucinogens.
In this episode
2 storiesThe role psychedelics played in the origins of Western civilization
Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years by indigenous cultures but new research suggests that the ancient Greeks, Romans and even some early Christians may have used psychedelic substances in their religious practices.
Read the story24 minThe benefits of of psilocybin in treating mental health disorders
The counterculture years of the 1960’s and 70’s did little for the reputation of psychedelic drug use.
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