These news items are related to research projects taking place at NYU and John Hopkins University where pscilocybin is being tested as a viable treatment for several depression and anxiety syndromes. So far the results from both are highly positive but you can be sure the propoganda machine will kick into gear should these projects begin to get more coverage. The greatest obstacle to continuing research into these alternative treatments is obviously the public's negative view of the substances being employed.
CNN on Psychedelics
NY Times - Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again
Chicago Sun Times - Hallucinogens help cancer patients
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- Born into a Pentecostal brethren. Professional hitchiker at 16. Inspired by Jack Kerouac to know. Tasted Hoffman and Huxley. Ate McKenna. Trained in Architecture. Several years lost in the fold. Reawakened by mortality. Enlightened by birth. The Journey begins. A seed is planted. The book begins to grow. The spirit opens. The journey takes shape. More seeds are sown. Feasting begins. And at 39 a story unfolds...
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