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The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Military

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2023 The video and full transcript from Truthdig's recent livestream event featuring a discussion between Psymposia co-founder, Brian Normand, and Dig curator, Russell Hausfeld. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Politics

Corporadelia is Knocking at Psychedelia’s Door

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Feb 8, 2023 A conversation with psychedelic activist David Nickles about “Non-Prohibitionist Critique” and the dangers of right-wing appropriation of experimental drug treatments. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

The Importance of “Breakthrough” Designation in Drug Policy

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Dec 15, 2022 What’s good for Pharma isn’t always good for average drug users. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Psychedelics, Alone, Will Not Save Us From Dystopia

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Dec 2, 2022 Dispelling the myth that psychedelics will usher in a progressive utopia without accompanying political activity aimed at systemic socioeconomic change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Has the military been secretly conducting its own MDMA studies?

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Nov 30, 2022 In previously unreported statements made at the 2017 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Rick Doblin, executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), discussed rumors of secret Pentagon studies with MDMA, as well as the reasons for hesitancy on the part of some government agencies to fund MAPS’ research. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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MAPS advances its agenda to treat active-duty soldiers with psychedelics

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Nov 10, 2022 Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )