Psychedelic Therapy Approaches and Legal Considerations

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This chapter delves into the importance of therapy in psychedelic treatments and contrasts therapy approaches in America and Europe, emphasizing ongoing sessions for integration. It explores the differences in using full psychedelic doses versus smaller dosages, discusses the limited scope of academic research on psychedelics, legal issues, and potential integration of underground and academic worlds. The chapter also touches on the sacred nature of psychedelic experiences, the role of chaplains, progress in research using ketamine, ethical considerations, selecting experienced shamans for ceremonies, and the current state of psychedelic exploration in above-ground and underground worlds.

Explore the mystical world of psychedelic guides with Rachel Harris, Ph.D., author of Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground. In this fascinating discussion, Harris pulls back the veil on the intuitive, somatic ways women elders have been guiding others on sacred psychedelic journeys for decades.

Discover the critical role of the shaman in holding the ceremonial container, the differences between Western guides and indigenously trained shamans, and wise advice for anyone curious about ethically exploring this realm. Whether you're new to psychedelics or a seasoned journeyer, this eye-opening conversation offers a rare glimpse into the underground traditions surrounding entheogenic medicines like ayahuasca.

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