Recommended content from other people discussing similar topics. 

Not all ideas expressed here are agreed with, but they each offer different perspectives for those interested in further learning.

 

 

Gabor Maté is physician in Vancouver who has worked extensively with addiction and terminal illness. 

In this TEDx talk he speaks on the link between childhood trauma and adult addiction and how drugs fit into the picture. 

Dr. Maté speaks all over the world, to find out where he's going next visit www.drgabormate.com

 

 

 

 

Video from LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) where a former police captain explains why the war on drugs is ineffective and is creating more harm than good. 

For more from them visit www.leap.cc

Re-uploaded as TED have decided to censor Graham and remove this video from the TEDx youtube channel. Follow this link for TED's statement on the matter and Graham's response: http://blog.ted.com/2013/03/14/open-for-discussion-graham-hancock-and-rupert-sheldrake/ If anyone would like to prepare a transcript or caption file in any language so non-English speakers can enjoy this talk, please do so and I will be happy to upload it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graham Hancock gives a great talk for the Ted organization. He speaks about the traditional South American Ayahuasca brew as well as his own use of Marijuana. He speaks to the legalization of these substances and others.

His presentation was later removed and banned from Ted, but has been since posted on youtube. 

Graham is a successful author among other things, find out more about him at www.grahamhancock.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

Rick Doblin is the founder of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Associated for Psychedelic Studies) which is now running scientific studies on the use of substances like MDMA, LSD, and psilocybin for therapy and hospice care.  

In this short interview Doblin and the mother of one of his former patients talk about how the process works, and touch on the pain relieving qualities of things like marijuana. 

For more from Rick Doblin and MAPS visit www.maps.org

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                

Amber Lyon is an Emmy Award-Winning journalist. She has recently been traveling the world working on Reset.Me, an independent journalism site covering psychedelics, natural medicines, and alternative therapies.

Emmy Award-Winning journalist Amber Lyon visits the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. In this 3-hour podcast Lyon discusses her own use of psychedelic drugs throughout a year long journey that took her around the world. She has turned psychedelic advocate after witnessing the healing properties of these substances, particularly for people such as herself who have suffered from post traumatic stress disorder.

Lyon founded www.reset.me which is an independent journalism website covering psychedelics. 

Joe Rogan has many guests on his podcast who also speak about these topics. Find them on www.joerogan.net

 

 

Aubrey Marcus does a great job describing his own experience with the psychedelic plant medicine ayahuasca. He participated in traditional style ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru lead by shamans, and for those curious about how that goes Aubrey gives a very descriptive account of his time there. 

From Director/Writer Brett Harvey comes “The Culture High”, a riveting story that tears into the very fibre of modern day marijuana prohibition to reveal the truth behind the arguments and motives governing both those who support and oppose the existing pot laws. “The Culture High makes its case for a side in the marijuana debate that often goes unheard” - NEW YORK TIMES "The Culture High is not merely some movie about pot, but a documentary that presents how this drug’s illegality has affected us as a society. It deserves to be seen by everyone" - NEXT PROJECTION "The Culture High Shows Insanity of War on Weed" - NEWS WEEK "Skillfully interweaving facts, documentary footage and interviews, Harvey gives full voice to both sides on this issue" - FILM JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL "The Culture High is a mesmerizing experience for virtually any audience regardless of one’s opinion about the issue" - BELOW THE LINE "The addition of several personal stories and experiences give the movie a layer of depth missing from many documentaries" - RED CARPET CRASH "The Culture High is relentless in its purpose, deadly serious and mildly optimistic, despite the foreboding score" - CELEBSTONER

Aubrey is the founder of www.onnit.com and has his own blog at www.aubreymarcus.com

 

 

 

The Culture High is a documentary mainly about marijuana prohibition but does a fantastic job illuminating all the factors contributing to it remaining illegal and outlining the harms and the benefits.

It's available to download for a small fee and is definitely worth the cost. www.theculturehigh.com