The long, strange trip of Psychedelics

Emory's Center for Psychedelics & Spirituality

The Q&A

Sick of the Week: Guinea worm

As interest in the use of psychedelics as health therapeutics grows, research is uncovering their benefits, potential challenges, and cultural history in medicine. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow speaks with experts Ali John Zarrabi, MD; Roman Politsky, PhD; and Caroline Peacock, DMin, from Emory's Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy.

In the Q&A, Bristow answers questions on the availability of estrogen patches, MHT, the presence of toxic metals in feminine hygiene products, and the surge in childhood illnesses. The show ends with this week’s Sick of the Week, a close (too close?) look at Guinea worm.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or @healthwantedshow on IG. You can also leave a comment on YouTube. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

As interest in the use of psychedelics as health therapeutics grows, research is uncovering their benefits, potential challenges, and cultural history in medicine. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow speaks with experts Ali John Zarrabi, MD; Roman Politsky, PhD; and Caroline Peacock, DMin, from Emory's Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy.
In the Q&amp;A, Bristow answers questions on the availability of estrogen patches, MHT, the presence of toxic metals in feminine hygiene products, and the surge in childhood illnesses. The show ends with this week’s Sick of the Week, a close (too close?) look at Guinea worm.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/about/communications/health-wanted/show-notes/episode-eleven-psychedelics/index.html">Show Notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to <a href="mailto:healthwanted@wabe.org">healthwanted@wabe.org</a> or @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthwantedshow">healthwantedshow on IG</a>. You can also <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3eaLS2Yj7DdRpofXFnkgpfHf4Jbr2fsa&amp;si=9_4H56azq-OGTIGL">leave a comment on YouTube</a>. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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