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Back to EpisodesThe Science Behind Psychedelic Therapy
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
Description
In this episode, we explore the fascinating mechanisms behind psychedelic drugs in psychiatry, examining how substances like psilocybin and LSD work through 5-HT2A receptors to promote neuroplasticity. What if these compounds are hijacking an ancient stress response system designed to help us rapidly adapt to survive?
Faculty: Franklin King, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.