MATTHEW JOHNSON, Drug Researcher | Topic: Psychedelics

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Recent research has shown that psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin seem to be an effective method for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And unlike common antidepressants, some people report long-lasting improvements in their mental health. What makes these substances so unique and powerful? That’s one of the driving questions behind the research of Matthew Johnson, who has studied the nature of addiction, psychedelics, and other psychoactive substances during his work at the Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Big Think accelerates intellectual growth by introducing audiences to the most brilliant minds and groundbreaking ideas of our era.