

Will Doctors Soon Prescribe Ecstasy?
Aug 7, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Michael Pollan, a noted author renowned for his best-selling book on psychedelics, delves into the FDA's potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. He discusses MDMA's fascinating journey from its medical acceptance in the 50s to its controversial stigma in the 60s. The dialogue explores cultural considerations of psychedelics, the challenges of regulatory trials, and the evolving societal views on these substances. Pollan highlights how this decision could transform therapeutic practices and reshape public perception.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of MDMA in Medicine
01:42 • 9min
Cultural Appropriation and Understanding in Psychedelic Use
11:09 • 2min
MDMA's Journey to Legality
12:57 • 9min
Challenges in Blinding and Regulation of Psychoactive Drug Trials
22:10 • 3min
Psychedelics in Society: Acceptance and Critique
25:28 • 8min