The scientists and shamans of psychedelic retreats
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English - October 02, 2021 21:05 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsNews Commentary News Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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There's a landmark project underway in Melbourne to find out whether psilocybin - the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms - can be used to improve end-of-life experiences.
But many Australians have already turned to the underground because they're convinced psychedelics improve their mental health.
Geoff Thompson investigates whether it's worth all the risks.
This is a repeat of a program that aired in February 2021.