325 | The Magic of Mushrooms in Medicine

We often think of psychedelics to be purely recreational, but studies are showing that they may have medical value. Hosts, Rhys Paterson and Francesco Colosimo sat down with Master of Science student, Sid Rankaduwa, to discuss his research involving looking for the possibility of 'higher states of consciousness' in psilocybin users. More specifically, he is testing the effects of psilocybin on certain aspects of visual processing, and seeing how this might inform current theories of consciousness.

To hear more from Sid and about psychedelic research, check out the MAPS Canada podcast!

Recorded on May 4, 2021.

Produced by Hira Nadeem.

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