How hallucinogens were first used, and some of the key individuals involved in the development of these drugs for medical use [2:23]
What led to the worry about use of these compounds in the 1960s, and what actions did U.S. policymakers take at the time? [5:35]
How have opinions changed from the 1960s to the present? [7:01]
How the authors conducted their research [8:23]
How the authors determined which drugs to examine [9:38]
What findings stood out to the authors? [10:28]
Relationships between the psychological effects and the neurobiology of psychedelic compounds [12:59]
How ketamine came to be used in clinical care, and what studies have shown about its safety and effectiveness [14:18]
An outline of psycholytic therapy and psychedelic therapy [17:16]
What is the potential for these kinds of drugs to be misused? [19:24]
Conclusions that researchers, clinicians, and other mental health professionals should take away [21:15]
Recommendations for further research in this area [22:20]
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