How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics, Michael Pollan (3.5)
There were quite a few things I enjoyed about this book,
but as with the other Pollan book I have read, I felt it was too long.
Specifically, I thought the gist of the book could have been covered in ¾ of
the time. I appreciate Mr. Pollan’s research, both theoretical and practical,
though I got a little bored with what came across as repetitive sections. The
book gives a thoughtful support to the relatively recent renewal of research
into psychedelics and their possible effects on depression, addiction and other
medical and psychological issues. He covers the history of psychedelics,
leading up to their becoming illegal and the social stigmas associated with
their use. In addition, he describes in detail his experiences with various
psychedelics under very specific regiments. I found the most compelling
potential use of these drugs was with terminal cancer patients. Anything that
can give mental comfort during that process seems to be worth pursuing.
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