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Book Synopsis: A vivid analysis of the history and revival of clinical psychedelic science. Psychedelic drugs are making a comeback. In the mid-twentieth century, scientists actively studied the potential of drugs like LSD and psilocybin for treating mental health problems. After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are once again testing how effective these drugs are in relieving symptoms for a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, from depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder to posttraumatic stress disorder and substance addiction. In Acid Revival, Danielle Giffort examines how this new generation of researchers and their allies are working to rehabilitate psychedelic drugs and to usher in a new era of psychedelic medicine. As this team of researchers and mental health professionals revive the field of psychedelic science, they are haunted by the past and by one person in particular: psychedelic evangelist Timothy Leary. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews with people working on scientific psychedelia, Giffort shows how today’s researchers tell stories about Leary as an “impure” scientist and perform his antithesis to address a series of lingering dilemmas that threaten to rupture their budding legitimacy. Acid Revival presents new information about the so-called psychedelic renaissance and highlights the cultural work involved with the reassembly of dormant areas of medical science. This colorful and accessible history of the rise, fall, and reemergence of psychedelic medicine is infused with intriguing narratives and personalities—a story for popular science aficionados as well as for scholars of the history of science and medicine.
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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of psychedelic medicine? Look no further than Acid Revival: The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Quest for Medical Legitimacy. This gripping book offers a vivid analysis of the history and revival of clinical psychedelic science, demonstrating how these drugs are making a powerful comeback.
With a wealth of scientific evidence supporting their potential, psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin are once again in the spotlight for treating mental health problems. Acid Revival takes you on a journey through the decades-long hiatus and the resurgence of research on these drugs. Discover how they are being tested for their effectiveness in relieving symptoms of various psychiatric conditions, including depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance addiction.
Author Danielle Giffort delves into the world of psychedelic science, showcasing the dedicated researchers and mental health professionals who are seeking to rehabilitate these drugs. However, their quest for legitimacy is not without its challenges. Acid Revival explores the haunting legacy of Timothy Leary, a psychedelic evangelist whose controversial actions cast a shadow on the field. By addressing Leary as an "impure" scientist and his antithesis, today's researchers aim to overcome the dilemmas that threaten their newfound legitimacy.
Packed with captivating narratives and interviews, this colorful and accessible history of the rise, fall, and reemergence of psychedelic medicine will captivate both popular science aficionados and scholars of the history of science and medicine. Don't miss your chance to be part of this mesmerizing journey. Get your copy of Acid Revival now!
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