Psychedelics such as LSD (“acid”) and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) were scorned by the medical community for decades, but recent evidence suggests these drugs can treat some of the most intractable psychiatric disorders. Psychedelics show a lot of promise, but also generate a lot of unfounded hype. This talk will review the history and current research, and discuss implications for improving mental health and understanding the nature of consciousness. Matthew Banks Professor - UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health |…