Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy

by Don Lattin

CHANGING OUR MINDS is an experiential tour through a social, spiritual and scientifi c revolution that is redefi ning our culture’s often-confusing relationship with psychoactive substances. Veteran journalist Don Lattin chronicles the inspiring stories of pioneering neuroscientists, psychotherapists, spiritual guides and ordinary people seeking to live healthier lives by combining psychedelic drugs, psychotherapy, and the wise use of ancient plant medicines. In ground-breaking clinical trials, specially trained therapists employ Ecstasy (MDMA) to help U.S. veterans struggling with the psychological aftermath of war. Other psychiatrists in government-approved research off er psilocybin, to alcoholics trying to get sober and cancer patients struggling with the existential distress of a life-threatening illness. Meanwhile, new imaging technology has enabled neuroscientists to map the psychedelic brain in real time, deepening our understanding of human consciousness. the essential primer for understanding and navigating this new consciousness-raising territory.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Neuroscience

288 pages, Hardcover

First published April 17, 2017

About the author

Don Lattin is an award-winning journalist and who covers alternative and mainstream religious movements and figures in America. His work has appeared in dozens of U.S. magazines and newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, where Lattin covered the religion beat for nearly two decades. He is also the author of six books.

Reviews

[JJ W · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great account of the movers and shakers in contemporary psychedelic research

[Heather Marie Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and informative

The writer did an excellent job not only supporting the scientific evidence and research but giving the reader “a set of eyes to look though” into a diverse community.