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"Once demonized and still largely illegal, psychedelic drugs are now officially a 'breakthrough therapy' in treating mental illness, used to heal trauma, conquer addiction, and enhance well-being. But as Andy Mitchell reveals, this approach to psychedelics is overhyped, and most importantly, neglects what is so unusual and valuable about them: the psychedelic experience itself. In Ten Trips, Mitchell takes ten different drugs in ten diverse locations--including...

"The unlikely story of how the psychedelic drug MDMA emerged from the shadows to the forefront of a medical revolution--and the potential it may hold to help us thrive"--

Two men face the consequences after they kill a man and pin the murder on an innocent transient.

Der Stern des Bundesverfassungsgerichts sinkt. Es hat die Verfassung systematisch ausgehöhlt, das deutsche Volk und die demokratische Republik aus dem Grundgesetz verbannt und die politische Partizipation auf eine heterogene Bevölkerung ausgeweitet. In existenziellen Fragen des Staates (Souveränität des Volkes, Verfassungsidentität, Europa, illegale Massenzuwanderung) entscheidet es nicht als "Hüter", sondern als Verhüter der Verfassung "Im...

Embark on a profound and enlightening journey into the intricacies of human consciousness with 'Whispers from the Margins: Living with Schizotypal Sensibilities.' This thought-provoking exploration invites readers to delve into the nuanced world of schizotypal experiences, offering a compassionate glimpse into the lives of those navigating the margins of perception and reality.As the pages unfold, the author skillfully weaves personal narratives,...

Christina has combined leading-edge technology with age-old wisdom and a dose of common sense. Within minutes of starting to read this book you will be engaged by the true life stories of those that fall prey to the dirty drug, methamphetamine, and their own stories of how they recovered. Whether as a user, family, friend, partner, or child of someone using, this book offers tools and strategies to make things better. You Are More Than This Will Ever...

Para los familiares, la adicción puede resultar frustrante, desgarradora, agotadora e interminable. Puede provocarles ataques de ira, dejarlos postrados en la cama, bloqueados por una tristeza y una depresión que no saben cómo superar. Muy pocas familias saben a dónde acudir en busca de apoyo y orientación cuando enferma un hijo, padre o cónyuge. Blake escribió 'Yo te quiero más' para ofrecer un enfoque distinto a las familias. Así, combina...

A timely, insider account of an important and controversial step in British Columbia's strategic effort to respond to the overdose crisis. British Columbia is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Since the province of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in 2016 more than 9,400 people have died of drug poisoning in BC–an average of six people a day–with nearly 1,500 apparent opioid-related deaths in the first eight months of 2022. In...

Drug addiction is a serious problem. One that our government is not doing enough to rectify. Perhaps you are currently dealing with a drug addiction and are finding it difficult to quit without the necessary support. Or maybe you are unsure what the downsides of using drugs are, and don't know about the crippling impact of drug addiction. Whatever the case, Your Future as a Drug Addict is a must-listen for you. If we carry on as we are, using harm...

Throughout this workbook, we will use compassion as a lens to look at your recovery process. Why Compassion? After years of working in the field of addiction and recovery, the most significant contributor to continued drug and alcohol use or relapse that I've seen has been shame, guilt, regret, anger, or harshness towards self. Rarely do these painful emotions alone lead to long-term recovery. What I believe leads to long-term sobriety and...