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Psyched

Seven Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing the World

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For the psychonaut to those curious about psychedelics, this definitive guide to seven psychedelic substances and how they are changing our world is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer.

"Shows us how psychedelics can transform mental health and enhance the way we live."—Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure

This practical guide to psychedelics will appeal to anyone interested in their own health and wellbeing: "A captivating read that shares how society can use psychedelics to transform the way we exist in the world."—Robin Divine, psychedelic advocate and creator of Black People Trip

Once feared and misunderstood, psychedelics have emerged as one of the most promising therapies of the 21st century. Through cutting-edge research, substances such as MDMA and LSD are being recognized as powerful keys to healing and human improvement, offering solutions for mental health issues including PTSD and depression. Similarly, plant medicines like ayahuasca, peyote, and iboga, used since time immemorial by Indigenous cultures for spiritual purposes, have been shown to promote feelings of empathy, connection, and love for the self, others, and the world around us.

But how can everyday people benefit from psychedelics? And will they really transform healthcare as we know it?

In Psyched, health journalist Amanda Siebert explores the history, culture, and potential of seven psychedelic substances. She interweaves real-life stories, clinical research, and interviews with the world's leading psychedelics experts and cultural allies to offer a definitive guide to these cutting-edge treatments.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 15, 2022
      Journalist Siebert (The Little Book of Cannabis) surveys contemporary uses of psychedelics in this well-researched, impassioned survey. Human usage of psychedelics goes back to prehistory, Siebert writes, referencing the “stoned ape” theory posited by Terence and Dennis McKenna, which suggests that “the human brain evolved to the size it is today—nearly tripling its size in two million years—because early humans consumed psilocybin-containing mushrooms.” Of the seven types of psychedelics, studies show that psilocybin mushrooms allow those who consume them to “adjust their perspectives about themselves and the world.” MDMA, the synthetic psychedelic that first rose to popularity in the 1970s, can be effective in treating PTSD in part because it promotes oxytocin production; ketamine, an anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties, can help those dealing with severe depression and suicidal ideation; and LSD “could lead to the reduction and even cessation of alcohol consumption among patients with alcohol use disorder.” Siebert elegantly combines history, accessible science, case studies, and her own experience with drugs to build a convincing case that “when the variables are appropriately managed, psychedelics can be both safe and effective—not just at helping someone heal from a particular condition or ailment, but at improving outlook, open-mindedness, and overall quality of life.” This smart study fascinates.

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