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Michael Pollan and Xand Van Tulleken on the Science of Psychedelics

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Challenges and Risks in Psychedelic Drug Research

The pharmaceutical industry is primarily interested in buying out small companies that find ways to profit from psychedelic drugs. They don't invest in researching psychiatric drugs. There are concerns about negative media stories affecting the progress of psychedelic drug research, such as cases of suicide or sexual abuse. Additionally, there's a fear of a political backlash and the negative association of suicide with psychedelic drugs, even though similar risks exist with traditional SSRIs.

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