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As Psychedelics Revival Rolls On, Don't Downplay Bad Trips

By John Horgan — 2015

I'm no psychedelic prude. I reported on, and applauded, the resurgence of research into psychedelics in my 2003 book Rational Mysticism. I participated in a peyote ceremony of the Native American Church, and I advocated legalization of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. But the enthusiasm with which some journalists are now touting psychedelics makes me a bit uneasy.

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Bruce Tripping on Mind-Altering Drugs | Tribe | BBC Studios

In order to be initiated into this tribe, Bruce Parry has to take some mild-altering drugs. Watch the effects of the powerful hallucinations in this clip from BBC Worldwide.

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2007
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Bruce Parry Trips Again, Part 1—The Hallucinogen Iboga—Altered States of Consciousness

Tabernanthe iboga or Iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and hallucinogen, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses.

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2009
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Music and Altered States: Consciousness, Transcendence, Therapy and Addictions

This international collection examines the opportunities for using music-induced states of altered consciousness to promote physical and mental healing, treat substance dependence, and in spiritual and palliative care.

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David Aldridge (editor), Jörg Fachner (editor)
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Rick Doblin, Ph.D. Shares His Ibogaine Experience

Interview with Rick Doblin, Ph.D. Founder of psychedelic research group MAPS, as he talks about his experience with Ibogaine and LSD, in order to confront his own shadows and be more effective as a political activist.

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Rick Doblin
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