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How Do Psychedelic Drugs Work on the Brain?

By Robin Carhart-Harris — 2013

Dr Robin Carhart-Harris talks about his scientific research into the effects and potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs. Join him as he discusses brain imaging work involving psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, and explains how the drug works in the brain.

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Dr. Robin Carhart Harris: Psilocybin and the Psychedelic State

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