We FINALLY Understand the Power of Psychedelics (...mostly)

Check out shortform and get 25% off your subscription https://www.shortform.com/DrBen In 1943, a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered LSD - and with it, a class of molecules that would spend the next 80 years confusing, inspiring, and ultimately rewriting modern neuroscience. This is the story of how psychedelics went from accidental discovery, to clinical breakthrough, to banned substance, to the most promising new class of drugs in psychiatry - and how, after decades of being misunderstood, we finally figured out what they're actually doing in the brain. ⚠️ A note on safety This video covers the history and neuroscience of psychedelic medicine, including ongoing clinical research. It is not a recommendation to use these substances. Outside of a regulated clinical setting, psychedelics carry real risks - particularly for people with a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder. If you're struggling with mental health, please speak to your doctor. #Psychedelics #Neuroscience #Psilocybin #LSD #MentalHealth #Serotonin 🧠 Chapters 00:00 - The discovery that changed neuroscience 01:24 - A colourful chapter in science 04:15 - The first LSD trials 05:53 - Treating alcoholism with acid 08:12 - MK Ultra and the CIA 10:38 - The serotonin connection 12:21 - How psychedelics work in the brain 16:22 - Inside the Imperial College brain scans 18:06 - Turning psychedelics into medicine 23:18 - Finally mastering the trip My Patreon:🚀 http://patreon.com/DrBenMiles My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenmiles My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbenmiles My Newsletter: https://drbenmiles.substack.com/ My Merch: https://www.rockstarscientist.org/ 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drbenmiles MY GEAR 📷 Sony A7III https://amzn.to/3OWrmGd 🔎 Sigma 402965 16 mm F1.4 https://amzn.to/49BNJdq 🎤 Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/4sF3ngx 🎤 Zoom H4n Pro https://amzn.to/3OXsklB 🎤 Sennheiser AVX https://amzn.to/4geWnBi