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Psychedelics in the 1960s Counterculture
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The use of psychedelics in the 1960s counterculture served as a rite of passage for young people which led to a divergence in youth culture and destabilized the entire culture. However, today's society is more open to psychedelics, which is evident in the establishment voices in the psychiatric industry, and this could prevent history from repeating itself.
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The use of drugs in the 60s counterculture was a form of rite of passage, which brought youth into a different country of the mind from that of the adults.
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The use of drugs in the 60s counterculture was a form of rite of passage, which brought youth into a different country of the mind from that of the adults. Despite this, there was a backlash from the government due to the destabilization of the existing power structure of society.
ChapterPsychedelics in the 1960s Counterculture
Episode#313: Michael Pollan — Exploring The New Science of Psychedelics
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The cultural stigma around psychedelic drugs has significantly decreased in recent years, with some past and present leaders in the psychiatric field even sharing their own experiences with psychedelics.
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The cultural stigma around psychedelic drugs has significantly decreased in recent years, with some past and present leaders in the psychiatric field even sharing their own experiences with psychedelics. However, there is still concern about potential risks and modern day attitudes towards these drugs.