Posted On: October 1st 2026, 03:04 pm
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Schettino, PhD, ADAA member expert, licensed psychologist, and research psychologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, to talk about how psychedelics went from illegal drugs to serious clinical science — and what that research actually shows. Together, they unpack:
• Why a standardized dose matters: a Big Mac is a Big Mac anywhere, a deli sandwich is a gamble
• What happens during psychedelic-assisted therapy — and why it isn't just "tripping"
• Whether adding psychotherapy makes the treatment work better (the jury's still out)
• Retreats, underground providers, and what to look for when there's no oversight
Listen to the conversation now at the link in bio.
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