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Concerns That Hype and Pharma Could Trivialize Psychedelic Medicine

Concerns That Hype and Pharma Could Trivialize Psychedelic Medicine

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Commentators warn that 'ketamine bro culture' and pharma patenting could trivialize or corporatize psychedelic medicine.

Commentators warn that 'ketamine bro culture' and pharma patenting could trivialize or corporatize psychedelic medicine.

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How Mainstream Is Too Mainstream?

How Mainstream Is Too Mainstream?

Shaman and public speaker Sylvia Benito raised concerns about how “ketamine bro culture” can trivialize and detract from the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. (More) I’m reminded of when investor and psychedelic philanthropist Carey Turnbull highlighted the risk of natural medicines being corporatized by pharma’s frantic efforts to patent psychedelics … and even to reformulate the psychedelic experience. (More)

Shaman and public speaker Sylvia Benito raised concerns about how “ketamine bro culture” can trivialize and detract from the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. (More) I’m reminded of when investor and psychedelic philanthropist Carey Turnbull highlighted the risk of natural medicines being corporatized by pharma’s frantic efforts to patent psychedelics … and even to reformulate the psychedelic experience. (More)

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