Short Wave Kicking The Habit With 'Shrooms
Oct 15, 2019
Dive into the remarkable world of magic mushrooms, not just for fun but for healing! Discover the powerful use of psilocybin in treating nicotine addiction through a smoker's personal journey. Experience the emotional rollercoaster leading up to a transformative psychedelic therapy session, filled with fear and hallucinations. Hear how these sessions can foster profound personal change and the growing acceptance of psychedelics in mental health treatment. It's a fascinating look at how society's views on these substances are evolving!
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Corrine's Smoking Journey
- Corrine Chen-McLaughlin, a social worker, smoked for over 40 years and tried quitting repeatedly.
- After joining a clinical trial using psilocybin, she hasn't smoked in over a year and a half.
Psilocybin Treatment Process
- The psilocybin treatment involved weeks of preparation, tests, and discussions about smoking habits.
- The actual psilocybin session involved a high dose, causing intense fear, hallucinations, and emotional processing.
How Psilocybin Works
- Psilocybin alters brain communication, allowing different brain regions to interact.
- This can lead to novel perspectives on oneself and the world, potentially breaking ingrained habits.