The chapter explores the FDA's review of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, tracing the evolving attitudes towards psychedelics in the medical field. It also recounts the unconventional paths taken by individuals like Bob Wold in pushing forward psychedelic research, alongside personal anecdotes showcasing the transformative potential of psychedelic medicine for conditions like cluster headaches.
Today, renowned sociologist Joanna Kempner, author of the new book "Psychedelic Outlaws: The Movement Revolutionizing Modern Medicine," introduces us to a group of ordinary people racked by debilitating pain who have turned to psychedelic medicines for relief.
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