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#440: Rick Doblin — The Psychedelic Domino That Tips All Others

The Tim Ferriss Show

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The Evolution of MDMA: From Therapy to Ecstasy

This chapter delves into the history of MDMA, detailing its initial therapeutic use, the establishment of MAPS, and the battles faced in legitimizing it during the 1980s. Through personal anecdotes and significant milestones, listeners gain insights into the journey of MDMA from a valuable treatment for PTSD to its rebranding as ecstasy and subsequent criminalization. The narrative also highlights transformative stories from individuals, including veterans, who advocate for the therapeutic potential of MDMA amidst ongoing societal challenges.

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