#57: Psychedelics & Microdosing Research - Harriet De Wit, PhD
10/27/20 • 27 min
Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years.
Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. She's excited about their transformative power, but not caught up in the hype.
Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics.
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Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years.
Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. She's excited about their transformative power, but not caught up in the hype.
Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics.
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
Website: www.fitmind.com
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