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392 - Let The People Trip! (What Psychedelics Are and Where They Come From)

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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The Counterculture Revolution and Psychedelics in America

Exploring the historical context of the counterculture movement fueled by psychedelics, the chapter discusses the societal awakening, cultural shifts, and the subsequent criminalization of psychedelic drugs. It delves into Nixon's crackdown on drugs, the harsh sentencing for drug-related crimes, and the resurgence of psychedelic research in the U.S., highlighting therapeutic potential and shifting attitudes towards these substances.

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