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The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Rick Perry: The Conservative Case for Psychedelics
Sep 13, 2023
Former Texas governor and Trump administration member Rick Perry discusses the conservative case for psychedelics as legal medicine for veterans and individuals with PTSD. He highlights Ibogaine as a potent substance and advocates for logical conversations on immigration reform. The podcast also explores the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy for trauma survivors and emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis, dosing, guidance, and follow-up. The host concludes by recommending other Reason-produced podcast series.
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- Rick Perry supports the legalization of psychedelics as medicine, specifically for veterans with PTSD.
- Perry emphasizes the need for careful research, appropriate dosing, guidance during therapy, and proper follow-up to ensure safe and effective treatment of psychedelics.
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The Psychedelic Renaissance: Exploring the Medical Potential of Psychedelics
At the Psychedelic Science 2023 Conference, former Republican Texas governor and Trump administration energy secretary Rick Perry surprised attendees by advocating for the legalization of psychedelics as medicine, particularly for veterans suffering from PTSD. Perry's interest in the subject was sparked by a conversation with a former Navy SEAL who supports the use of psychedelics for treating post-traumatic stress. Perry believes that psychedelics were unfairly stigmatized in the 1970s for political reasons and that their therapeutic potential is promising. He referenced studies demonstrating impressive results in treating anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness associated with trauma. Perry emphasizes the need for careful research, appropriate dosing, guidance during therapy, and proper follow-up to ensure safe and effective treatment.
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