From Recreational Use to Possible Therapeutic Interventions

Learn how different hallucinogens act in the body and common dosing strategies. Appreciate the risks of use and the current state of hallucinogen research. We are joined in this episode by Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu (Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research)

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak; Definitions of hallucinogens and psychedelics
Examples of hallucinogens and mechanisms of action
Dosing strategies
Risks of Use
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Kat Mullins, MD
Hosts: Shawn Cohen, MD and Kat Mullins, MD
Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Albert Garcia-Romeu, PhD