A no-nonsense journey through the history, practice, and pitfalls of psychedelic healing

Now that the barriers against psychedelic research are finally relenting, there's a lot of curiosity-and confusion-about these powerful compounds. How can psychedelics be taken safely? What are the risks? Can they truly help heal the wide variety of conditions that has garnered such international attention? To cut through the hype and propaganda, Sean Lawlor presents a deep dive into the theory, science, and practice of psychedelic healing in his book, Psychedelic Revival.

Lawlor explores the Western history of psychedelic medicine and recreational use alongside the vaster history of diverse indigenous plant medicine traditions. Informed by solid research and experiences of individual explorers, he facilitates an accessible journey through the psychedelic landscape, covering treatment methods, realistic benefits, and the shadow sides left out of common narratives. Along the way, he shares exclusive interviews with luminaries such as Michael Pollan, Dr. Rick Doblin, Camille Barton, Sandor Iron Rope, Tim Ferriss, and many more.

There's no question psychedelics have tremendous healing potential. Yet all strong medicines should be handled with care-and to make good choices, we need the best information about the prospects and pitfalls of these emerging therapeutic tools. Psychedelic Revival is an invaluable resource for navigating this exciting frontier in healing.