Marshall Poe
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NBN Classic: Matt Oram, "The Trials of Psychedelic Therapy: LSD Psychotherapy in America" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2018)
NBN Classic: Matt Oram, "The Trials of Psychedelic Therapy: LSD Psychotherapy in America" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2018)
NBN Classic: Matt Oram, "The Trials of Psychedelic Therapy: LSD Psychotherapy in America" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2018)
Sunday 2nd October 2022
Matt Oram discusses LSD and MDMA's history and their role in modern psychiatry on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!The Trials of Psychedelic Therapy: LSD and MDMA's Role in Modern Psychiatry
This was a really major, really important clinical indication and this was the area which really needed to have some clear, sophisticated research to really set up the question of: is the drug effective in this area?
Are we truly in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance? In this thought-provoking episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery', Marshall Poe sits down with Matt Oram to dissect the past and present of psychedelic therapy. Oram, author of 'The Trials of Psychedelic Therapy: LSD Psychotherapy in America', sheds light on the intricate history of LSD and MDMA, bringing a fresh perspective to today's debates.
From the role of psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry to the complex landscape of drug regulation, Oram's insights are both enlightening and challenging. He emphasizes that the history of psychedelics is far more nuanced than many researchers have previously suggested. This conversation also touches on the significant strides made by organizations like MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and highlights the importance of rigorous research in advancing psychedelic therapy.
If you're curious about how these substances are reshaping modern psychiatry and their potential in treating conditions like alcoholism, this episode is a must-listen.