AST: Chaos to New Order: Psychedelics on the Brain

For decades, strict drug laws rendered practically impossible research on psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and lysergic acid. Recent years, however, have seen an explosion of studies into these substances and their effects at nearly every level of analysis. Cognitive neuroscientist Bradley Cooke will discuss recent research findings, interpret the effects of psychedelics on consciousness, and look at what value such substances hold for psychotherapy.