What a Brazilian tradition can teach us about the future of psychedelics

What a Brazilian tradition can teach us about the future of psychedelics

What a Brazilian tradition can teach us about the future of psychedelics Researchers are looking at new ways to use psychedelics to treat depression. Science journalist Marcelo Leite says there's also a lot to learn from indigenous people who have used them for generations.

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What a Brazilian tradition can teach us about the future of psychedelics

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Researchers are looking at new ways to use psychedelics to treat depression. Science journalist Marcelo Leite says there's also a lot to learn from indigenous people who have used them for generations.

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