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The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines
A Guide to the Risks and Rewards of Using Psychedelics in Therapy
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The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines by Dr. Richard Louis Miller offers a comprehensive guide to informed and responsible psychedelic use. This book draws on current research, interviews, and case studies to detail the risks and benefits of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA,...
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A guide to informed and responsible psychedelic use
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The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines by Dr. Richard Louis Miller offers a comprehensive guide to informed and responsible psychedelic use.
This book draws on current research, interviews, and case studies to detail the risks and benefits of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and mescaline. It explores both the short- and long-term effects of psychedelics, examining heart rate, blood pressure, and markers of mental health.
Within its pages, the book includes in-depth profiles of psychedelics, considering their chemical composition, effects, safety considerations, and legal status. The psychedelic renaissance is opening up new therapeutic modalities in Western medicine. With potential to reduce our reliance on pharmaceuticals and improve overall well-being, the use of psychedelics has shown promising results. However, this increased acceptance and use of these age-old medicines must be approached with caution and full awareness.
Renowned clinical psychologist Richard Louis Miller provides a balanced analysis of the risks and benefits of psychedelics to ensure their responsible use. He comprehensively details the rewards and potential complications of substances like LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca, DMT, MDMA, and ketamine. By providing thorough risk profiles and a working guide for psychedelic-informed therapy, the book serves as a vital resource.
Through the latest research, interviews with practitioners, and case studies, Miller examines physiological effects such as nausea, altered heart rate, and blood pressure changes. The book also addresses mental effects, including anxiety, reality distortion, and mood disorders often associated with a bad trip. It offers detailed profiles on psychedelic substances, explaining their chemical composition, safety considerations, and legal status.
As psychedelics become more accepted as medicines, it is crucial to become fully knowledgeable about their effects. By revealing both the benefits and risks, The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines stands as a key resource for the ethical and responsible use of psychedelics.
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ISBN: 9798888500781
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 June 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Park Street Press,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 438g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Dr. Richard Louis Miller has been a clinical psychologist for more than 50 years, and is host of the radio show Mind Body Health & Politics. The founder of the Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program, he is a former faculty member at the University of Michigan and Stanford University. He lives in Fort Bragg and Wilbur Hot Springs, California.
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