TY - BOOK AU - Sessa,Ben TI - The psychedelic renaissance: reassessing the role of psychedelic drugs in 21st century psychiatry and society SN - 9781908995278 (hc) AV - RM324.8 .S47 2017 PY - 2017///] CY - London, [England] PB - Muswell Hill Press KW - Hallucinogenic drugs KW - Therapeutic use KW - History N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - In this book, psychiatrist Dr. Ren Sessa makes a persuasive case for the re-evaluation of psychedelics - LSD, MDMA ('ecstasy'), DMT, psilocybin, ayahuasca, peyote, ibogaine, and more - as he explores their clinical potential for treating a range of conditions from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression to autism and cluster headaches. Based on a thorough review of the evidence, Sessa corrects some common misconceptions about psychedelics and makes a clarion call for their responsible therapeutic use, with appropriate set and setting, in psychotherapy, psychiatry and personal growth ER -