I’ve been surprised by the number of people I know who have used or are currently using psychedelics in some form or another. Some people I know used them recreationally in their youth, but I know of multiple people who have used them as adults for therapeutic purposes. I also keep hearing about celebrities and people of influence who have used them in recent months. Famous comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has been a major influence in that category, for sure, but the people I personally know aren’t following him. The resurgence in interest in psychedelics appears to be growing at a significant pace across the board. 

Angela Allan is an associate marriage and family therapist with Sage Institute in the Bay Area of California. She and her counterparts at Sage Institute use the psychedelic effects of ketamine in their therapy to help patients address needs that are difficult to address. She said that treatment-resistant depression is one of the primary issues that can be treated by ketamine, but the benefits of psychedelics in treatment have yet to be fully realized. I just started my therapy journey, so I’m not sure psychedelics are right for me (or that I’m right for psychedelics). But I think it’s fascinating and hope you’ll find this conversation interesting as well!

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