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#65 - Rick Doblin, Ph.D.: MDMA— the creation, scheduling, toxicity, therapeutic use, and changing public opinion of what is possibly the single most important synthetic molecule ever created by our species

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Origins and Evolution of LSD

This chapter explores the historical context of LSD, starting from its synthesis in the 1930s to Albert Hoffman's transformative Bicycle Day experience. It highlights the shifting perceptions of psychedelics in psychiatry, military applications, and therapeutic settings, particularly in addiction treatment. The discussion further examines the significance of key figures and research in understanding the potential of these powerful substances for consciousness exploration.

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