"The Psychedelic Evangelist: Exploring the Power of Mind-Altering Substances"
Roland Griffiths, a renowned psychedelics researcher at Johns Hopkins University, conducted rigorous studies on the potential therapeutic effects of psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, for treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and the fear of death. While known for his analytical approach and agnostic beliefs, Griffiths also saw psychedelics as crucial for humanity's survival and admitted to using them himself. However, a former colleague has criticized his research methods, likening them to a "new-age retreat center," raising questions about the influence of psychedelic advocates on the field and the potential mistakes made in focusing on the mystical aspects of psychedelics.
