The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines

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Dr. Richard Louis Miller

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240 pages

 

A Guide to the Risks and Rewards of Using Psychedelics in Therapy

The psychedelic renaissance has been opening new therapeutic modalities in Western medicine. With the potential to reduce our reliance on pharmaceuticals and improve overall well-being, the use of psychedelics has yielded promising results. However, the increased acceptance and use of these age-old medicines should also be approached with caution and full awareness.

Clinical psychologist, Richard Louis Miller, provides a bal- anced analysis of the risks and benefits of psychedelics to ensure their responsible use. He comprehensively details the rewards and potential complications of substances like LSD, psilocybin, aya- huasca, DMT, MDMA, and ketamine to provide thorough risk profiles and a working guide for psychedelic-informed therapy. Drawing on the latest research, interviews with practitioners, and case studies, Miller considers physiological effects like nau- sea, altered heart rate, and blood pressure changes, along with mental effects including anxiety, reality distortion, and mood disorders often associated with a bad trip. The book includes in-depth profiles on psychedelic substances detailing their chem- ical composition, safety considerations, and legal status.

As psychedelics become more accepted as medicines, it is import- ant that we become fully knowledgeable about their effects. By revealing the benefits and risks, this book is a key resource in the ethical and responsible use of psychedelics.

Dr. Richard Louis Miller

Dr. Richard Louis Miller, M.A., Ph.D., has been a clinical psychologist for more than fifty years. He is host of the syndicated talk radio show, Mind Body Health & Politics. The founder of the nationally acclaimed Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program, he has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan and Stanford University and an advisor on the President’s Commission on Mental Health. He lives in Fort Bragg and Wilbur Hot Springs, California.

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