Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
#149 - Psychedelics in the Spotlight: Toronto’s New Wave of Healing & Hazards
#149 - Psychedelics in the Spotlight: Toronto’s New Wave of Healing & Hazards
#149 - Psychedelics in the Spotlight: Toronto’s New Wave of Healing & Hazards
Monday 18th September 2023
Dr. Wip and JP dive into Toronto's psychedelic scene, discussing legality, benefits, risks, and personal experiences in addiction medicine.
35 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Insightful
Cautionary
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Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Exploration of the evolving landscape of psychedelics and their legality
- Insights into the ongoing trials for psychedelics in psychiatry and their potential benefits
- Discussion on the opening of dispensaries for psychedelics in Toronto and concerns surrounding medicinalization
- Reflections on the need for accurate risk assessment and informed consent for individuals considering the use of psychedelics
- Consideration of the potential benefits of psychedelics for individuals in palliative care and the need for caution and awareness of potential risks
If there is a magical way with magic mushrooms to share the actual risk, not these magical ideas of curing your depression, anxiety, and your substance use, but just the actual risk. What is that actual risk? What is that short-term risk, long-term risk? What's the epidemiological data around that? It would just be so helpful.
Ever wondered how psychedelics are shaking up the world of addiction medicine? This episode of 'Captain Hooked: The Addiction Project' dives headfirst into the burgeoning psychedelic scene in Toronto. Dr. Wiplove Lamba and Jean-Paul Michael tackle the evolving legality, benefits, and risks of these substances, offering a balanced perspective that's both enlightening and cautionary. From a firsthand tour of mushroom retail stores to personal anecdotes about psychedelic experiences, this episode is packed with eye-opening discussions. Dr.
Wip shares his own journey with psychedelics, while JP reveals whether he's ventured into this controversial territory. They also scrutinize the regulation of psychedelic retailers and ponder if discussions on these substances should be more restrained. Highlighting the work of Michael Pollan and the potential role of psychedelics in palliative care, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of psychedelics and addiction treatment.