By Robert Firestone
The ultimate tragedy of the human condition is our awareness of our inevitable mortality.
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The mind-altering drug has been shown to help people suffering from anxiety and depression. But how it helps, who it will serve, and who will profit are open questions.
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Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
My first encounter with ketamine did not go well.
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A new generation of research into psilocybin could change how we treat numerous mental health conditions.