Benjamin Breen, Jonathan Moreno
Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7:00 pm EST
Online via Zoom
Join us for a discussion of the history of psychedelic drugs in America. There is a resurgence of interest in psychedelics in the medical world as possible treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This resurgence comes after a period during which psychedelic drugs were thought to be dangerous and have no medical value. An earlier perception was more optimistic. Figures such as Margaret Meade and Timothy Leary looked to drugs like peyote and LSD to allay fears, provide insights, broaden cultural perspectives and lead to chemical enlightenment.
As mainstream institutions take yet another look, join us to examine the changing legal, medical and cultural perspectives on psychedelic drugs.


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