The Dave Chang Show Destigmatizing Psychedelics With Beau Kilmer
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Mar 27, 2025 Beau Kilmer, co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center and an expert on drug policy, joins the conversation to discuss the future of psychedelics in the U.S. He delves into how societal attitudes toward substances like psilocybin and cannabis have shifted over time, often shaped by misinformation and cultural stigmas. Kilmer highlights the emerging therapeutic applications of psychedelics in mental health, reflecting on the challenges of regulatory hurdles and the importance of scientific research in changing perceptions.
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Medicinal Marijuana
- Dave Chang discusses his prior involvement with medicinal marijuana.
- He aimed to create THC-infused products to help his mother regain her appetite during cancer treatment.
Shift in Cannabis Perception
- Dave Chang asks Beau Kilmer about the shift in public and political opinion that led to cannabis legalization.
- He points out that there's been a massive change from the "Don't Do Drugs" campaign of the 80s.
Public Opinion on Psychedelics
- Chris Ying asks about public opinion on psychedelic legalization, comparing it to the trajectory of cannabis.
- Dave Chang wonders if the pattern of changing opinions is similar between cannabis and psychedelics.
