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Psychedelics: The Revolutionary Drugs That Could Change Your Life—A Guide from the Expert Kindle Edition

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The definitive guide to the science of psychedelics—"the perfect intro for anyone curious about psychedelics and MDMA” (Ethan Nadelmann, founder and former executive director, Drug Policy Alliance)--and how they can impact our health by world-renowned, leading authority Professor David Nutt.
 

We are on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience. After fifty years of prohibition, criminalization and fear, science is finally showing us that psychedelics are not dangerous or harmful. Instead, when used according to tested, safe and ethical guidelines, they are our most powerful newest treatment of mental health conditions, from depression, PTSD, and OCD to disordered eating and even addiction and chronic pain.

Professor David Nutt, one of the world's leading Neuropsychopharmacologists, has spent 15 years researching this field and it is his most significant body of work to date. In 2018, he co-founded the first academic psychedelic research center - underpinned by his mission to provide evidence-based information for people everywhere. It revived interest in the understanding and use of this drug in its many forms, including MDMA, ayahuasca, magic mushrooms, LSD and ketamine. The results of this have been nothing short of ground-breaking for the future categorization of drugs, but also for what we now know about brain mechanisms and our consciousness.

At a time where there is an enormous amount of noise around the benefits of psychedelics, this book contains the knowledge you need to know about a drug that is about to go mainstream, free from the hot air, direct from the expert.

Are you ready to change your mind?
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David Nutt is Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences at Imperial College, London.

After completing his medical training at Guy's Hospital London, continuing in neurology to MRCP, he went on to his psychiatric training in Oxford, he continued there as a lecturer and then later as a Wellcome Senior Fellow in psychiatry. He then spent two years as Chief of the Section of Clinical Science in the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in NIH, Bethesda, USA. On returning to England in 1988 he set up the Psychopharmacology Unit in Bristol University, an interdisciplinary research grouping spanning the departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology before moving to Imperial College London in December 2008 where he leads a similar group with a particular focus on brain imaging especially PET.

David is currently Chair of DrugScience (formally the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs (ISCD) and President of the European Brain Council. previously he has been President of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP), the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) and the British Association of Psychopharmacology (BAP). In addition, he is a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He is also the UK Director of the European Certificate and Masters in Affective Disorders Courses and a member of the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy. He has edited the Journal of Psychopharmacology for over two decades and acts as the psychiatry drugs advisor to the British National Formulary.

Previously he has been a member and then Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD - 1998-2009), a member of the HEFCE/NHS Senior Lecturer Selection Panel and of the MRC Neuroscience Board. Other previous national contributions include serving as the medical expert on the Independent Inquiry into the Misuse of Drugs Act (2000 Runciman report), and membership of the Committee on Safety of Medicines, the Committee on NHS drugs and the Ministry of Defence Science Advisory Board. He was the clinical scientific lead on the 2004/5 UK Government Foresight initiative "Brain science, addiction and drugs" that provided a 25-year vision for this area of science and public policy.

David broadcasts widely to the general public both on radio and television including BBC science and public affairs programmes on therapeutic as well as illicit drugs, their harms and their classification. He also lecturers widely to the public as well as to the scientific and medical communities; he has presented three time at the Cheltenham Science Festival and several times for Café Scientifiques. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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When it comes to psychoactive drugs -- not one but all of them -- you don’t get much smarter than David Nutt.  This book is Psychedelics 101 – the perfect intro for anyone curious about psychedelics and MDMA―Ethan Nadelmann, founder and former executive director, Drug Policy Alliance --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Carol H
5.0 out of 5 stars Psychedelic Renaissance Upon us
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
Psychedelics: The Revolutionary Drugs That Could Change Your Life―A Guide from the Expert
By Professor David Nutt
This is a big area of interest to me. Mental health management and the assessment of psychedelic drugs for drug-assisted Psychotherapy.
The use of LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ayahuasca have been long studied and used both clinically and otherwise, but the upcoming use and FDA approval for Psilocybin is very exciting and will eradicate and liberate people from the oppression of depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. What a world we will be when this happens!
We must first acknowledge the shadow side of the psychedelic movement and challenge its longstanding injustices. If the psychedelic renaissance is going to expand and revolutionize society, it must include and serve everybody. As psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapies explode into the popular consciousness, what does it mean to cultivate and embody a psychedelic renaissance that learns from the past and prepares for the future? So interesting to me. This book filled in the full of history of science and the future that is upon us now. I learned a great deal.
Psychedelics will inevitably and rightly be seen as an important marker of their assimilation into the cultural mainstream. I highly recommend reading this book and starting your journey of understanding. I know almost every family will benefit from the research and the great work of scientists throughout the world who will bring this to fruition and help us greatly.
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Amber
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, very informative!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
I loved this book! So information and helpful in this particular topic.

While some of it went a little over my head, I still found it incredibly interesting and highly suggest anyone to read it. Especially if you liked the documentary series How to Change Your Mind.

I’ve always been hesitant to try or ingest magic mushrooms due to my anxiety but after reading this and getting all the amazing info, I understand now how it can actually help ease anxiety if I approach it the right way!
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing guide into the world of psychedelics
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
I really enjoyed reading about the history behind psychedelics as well as learning more in depth detail about why they were banned; not because they were truly dangerous, but because they could provide insight and healing that could really change someone’s point of view in life, which most powerful entities do not want. “They open you up to the possibility that everything you know is wrong.”

Although I loved reading this book, I don’t think it’s for everyone. If the why behind psychedelic drugs and/or therapy isn’t intriguing to you, then this book may not excite you. Although, if you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, anything that you’re currently being medicated for, or curious about psychedelic therapy at all, I’d definitely add this to your list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Italy on May 7, 2024
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for me it represents a masterpiece!
I just finished reading it, I would have paid even 500 euros to read all the information contained in this book.
If you are interested in psychedelics this is the book for you!
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ann-marie
4.0 out of 5 stars An Eye-Opening Exploration of Psychedelics
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2023
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"Psychedelics: The Revolutionary Drugs That Could Change Your Life" by Professor David Nutt is an illuminating guide that delves into the world of psychedelics. Nutt's expertise and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for both beginners and enthusiasts. He skillfully combines personal anecdotes, scientific research, and cultural analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of these mind-altering substances. While primarily focusing on the scientific aspects, Nutt also explores the historical, cultural, and therapeutic dimensions of psychedelics. This thought-provoking book will expand your perspective on these remarkable substances.
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5.0 out of 5 stars solid review of the existing literature
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2023
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Simply put, this worth reading if you are interested in the current state of psychedelic science. Comprehensive, easy to read, informative. Great book
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