For thousands of years naturally occurring psychedelics have been used medicinally. But for the past few decades, research into their potential has been on hold, because their supply and use is illegal.




Now, things are changing. In Australia there are a number of trials currently underway investigating the use of psychedelics as a way to treat depression and addiction. 




But while the research is happening, for some it’s not happening fast enough, and there are those who are taking matters into their own hands.




Today, contributor to The Monthly, James Bradley on his personal experience of how psychedelics are transforming mental health therapies.




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For thousands of years naturally occurring psychedelics have been used medicinally. But for the past few decades, research into their potential has been on hold, because their supply and use is illegal. Now, things are changing. In Australia there are a number of trials currently underway investigating the use of psychedelics as a way to treat depression and addiction.  But while the research is happening, for some it’s not happening fast enough, and there are those who are taking matters into their own hands. Today, contributor to The Monthly, James Bradley on his personal experience of how psychedelics are transforming mental health therapies. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> Guest: Contributor to The Monthly, James Bradley See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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For thousands of years naturally occurring psychedelics have been used medicinally. But for the past few decades, research into their potential has been on hold, because their supply and use is illegal.Now, things are changing. In Australia there ar...

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