Ed Prideaux joins us to discuss what Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder (HPPD) is, its symptoms, its history, its association with other mental health conditions, how widespread it seems to be, and how it isn’t necessarily a negative experience.

We also speak of psychedelic flashbacks--what they are and what they are not; the role of memory, trauma, and neuroplasticity in HPPD; the pathologizing of neurodiversity; and each of our personal experiences of the condition.

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What is Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder?
James’ personal experiences of HPPD
HPPD is much more common than we realize, and not always negative
The potentially serious negative consequences of HPPD
The harm of drug stigma, cultural ignorance, and pathologizing of neurodiversity
The urgency of HPPD
The pharmacological treatments for HPPD
Psychedelic flashbacks: what they are, and what they are not
HPPD is not necessary the consequence of psychedelics
Genetic predispositions to HPPD
Memory triggers, Neruoplastiocity and being traumatized by psychedelics (bad trips)
HPPD can be positive, too
The current treatments for HPPD
The relationship between Cannabis and HPPD
Something everyone should know about HPPD
Why do people who don't have HPPD think it’s not real?
How to create better awareness around Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder
Links to Ed Prideaux’s Twitter, The Perception Restoration Foundation, and some Australia studies happening now/soon

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