How to Change Your Mind

by Michael Pollan
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2024
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About This Book

“Pollan keeps you turning the pages . . . cleareyed and assured.” —New York Times A #1 New York Times Bestseller, New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2018, and New York Times Notable Book. This book is a brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs and tells the spellbinding story of Pollan's own life-changing psychedelic experiences. The author explores LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) and how these substances are being used to provide relief to those suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction, and anxiety. It combines science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, offering insights into human consciousness and the journey of finding meaning in life.

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