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Professor David Nutt
Happy Place
The Power of Psychedelics in Treating Mental Health Issues
This chapter explores the discovery that psychedelics turn off a part of the brain, which is helpful in treating mental health problems like depression. It discusses the concept of the default mode network and how psychedelics switch it off, providing relief from negative thoughts. The chapter also delves into the historical stigma and criminalization of psychedelics, highlighting the impact it has had on research and potential life-saving treatments.
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