Diving into the world of #psychedelics with Dr. Matthew Johnson. #shorts

Psychedelic research is enjoying a renaissance. Matt Johnson, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins, is at the forefront of the movement to redefine our understanding of the mind and its interaction with these powerful substances.

Johnson's research focuses on unraveling the scientific underpinnings of psychedelic substances, moving beyond their historical and cultural context to shed light on their role in modern therapeutic applications. With a perspective that merges traditional psychiatry and cutting-edge neuroscience, he posits that psychedelics harbor a unique capability to induce transformative, enduring changes, sometimes after a single encounter. These effects span from perceptual alterations to profound spiritual experiences, demonstrating their intrinsic “mind-manifesting” attributes.

As psychedelic compounds steadily enter the sphere of clinical trials, Johnson's groundbreaking research underscores their potential to bring about a paradigm shift in psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology. His empirical pursuit unveils the promise of these substances in navigating the complexities of human consciousness

[ilaannwhite]

I'm 74. I used LSD when I was in my 20s. I didn't do it to just party, I was seeking. It did have an impact on my thinking.

[Barbarasmith]

There's a lot of potential in psychedelics, I can't wait to try any of them mushroom specifically but it's just so hard to find a reliable source over here, l'll be glad if anyone can be of help

[DNRG]

With my OD on psylocybin in 1970, I could say I was profoundly changed, but the experience was just a mirror of who I am....and always will be.

[CalAndAly]

More of this guy!! I watched the full vid and it’s absolutely unbelievable the work he’s doing

[Jerryberger]

Psychedelics are great, one time I was trippin on too much acid and I was staring at a fire pit and the fire pit turned into a mini world with little people and buildings, that was 2 years ago and it's such an experience to remember. would love to try out the psilocybin mushrooms next, just don't know where to get them, so hard to come by

[mind-blowing_tumbleweed]

When somebody talks about psychedelics, I always remember Syd Barett. It ruined what was left of him due to his mental issues. Not that harmless at all.
Also, this comment section is hijacked by bots advertising drug dealers.

[Ivy-peters]

Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s so hard to source here

[bcataiji]

sounds right... One bad trip can lead to a lifetime of anxiety / PTSD

[charlescowan]

Yup, and we would be a lot further in our understanding of psychedelic medicine if politicians wouldn't have decided that they're all evil! There was a lot of research into many drugs until 1970, it's great that there's now a Renaissance in research and applications. Sadly how many lives were ruined between?!?

[GabrielMaximus]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

[justaperson]

Getting a kid while being drunk is Definitely live changing too

[shingiraimusinga]

Yeah I did it once it was enough for me to stop them and drinking.

[Cantbuyathrill]

There is definitely an audience for everything.

[wheelmangames]

This is a Fact. It's been 23 years for me.

[floppycopy]

Mushrooms have in a sense ruined my outlook on life. The rat race and ultimate nothingness/pointlessness that life is was really unveiled.

[cheapolegunguy]

Of course it has a profound effect on people, IT SEVERELY ALTERS YOUR MIND!!! If you think I'm close minded, your right, I am to this, I'm always close minded to stupidity.

[andrewcayer]

My Mother Had Shrooms while she was Pregnant with me.

[birdie]

They guy has his beard doesn't looks like its real.