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The Promise of Psychedelics: Science-Based Hope for Better Mental Heath
Written by Dr. Peter Silverstone
Narrated by Rory Barnett
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This accessible and engaging psychedelic therapy guide provides an understanding of psychedelics and the promising new therapeutic uses for them.
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Dr. Peter Silverstone
Dr. Peter Silverstone is a physician, a neuroscientist, an entrepreneur, and an author focused on designing and implementing new solutions to prevent and treat mental-health disorders. He is the chief executive officer and founder of Zylorion Health and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta. He has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications.
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Reviews for The Promise of Psychedelics
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This book is Dr Sliverstones opinion re the LANDSCAPE of the mental health field and vision for psychedelics in the future.
Wish I’d read a summary.