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Mark Haden discusses the creative uses for psychoactive drug use for therapeutic purposes.
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An uncut interview with Mark Haden on the subject of the War on Drugs. Mark is a professor at the University of British Columbia. He has been published on the issue of drug policy in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, and the International Journal of Drug Policy.
This TEDx talk explores psychedelics in history, the current research and a possible future model of post prohibition regulation based of the model of public health.
Mark Haden is the chair of MAPS Canada, Multi-Disciplinary Association for Psychedelic studies. He is also a 30 plus year Public Health official and adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. He is a public health and drug policy expert.
After decades in the shadows, new studies are looking at psychedelic drugs and their efficacy at treating a variety of psychological issues, including depression.
A renaissance is underway in the scientific study of psychedelics, both as a mode of therapy for mental illness and as a tool for understanding the mind.
How could LSD and psilocybin help with mental health, palliative care and addictive behaviours? What was the point of a psilocybin mushroom evolving the way that it did? Michael Pollan explores the “second wave” of international research and discusses what psychedelic drugs may teach us about...
The Hopkins laboratory has also conducted a recent series of internet survey studies characterizing the effects hallucinogen-occasioned mystical experiences, challenging experiences, and effects on substance abuse.
It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach.
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