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Episode #49 - Featuring Dr. Mark Gordon

Look Into It - with Eddie Bravo

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The History and Medical Benefits of Psychedelics

This chapter discusses the history of psychedelics, particularly magic mushrooms, and how they were banned in 1971 despite their potential medical benefits. The speaker mentions how these substances were being researched for their ability to help with depression, anxiety, and addiction before they were scheduled as a controlled substance. They also suggest a conspiracy theory that the ban was motivated by pharmaceutical companies looking to protect their own interests.

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