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Psychedelics: The Therapeutic Key to Creativity
What factors influence creativity? Can creativity be cultivated? Is creativity stimulated through environment? Can creativity be increased through consuming organic compounds and chemicals? The answer to these questions is yes.Research conducted by Dr. Steve Levine and his team at COMPASS pathways, have found that consuming psychedelics not only boost creativity but also help to combat depression, PTSD, and substance abuse.
What is psilocybin and LSD? Psilocybin and LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) are categorized as psychedelics, and when consumed these compounds produce hallucinations and a myriad of feelings and emotions. Many great icons of the 20th century have achieved great success following a psychedelic experience.
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Iconic Psychedelic Figures
Great thinkers such as Francis Crick and James Watson discovered the Double Helix DNA strand while under the influence of LSD. American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jimi Hendrix consumed LSD during the height of the 1960’s counter culture, which was the creative foundation for his 1967 single Purple Haze. Bill Wilson the Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous consumed LSD and gave him a liberating spiritual awakening— Bill personally believed every diehard alcoholic should try LSD as treatment for addiction. Legalities
Hallucinogenic substances are still illegal at the federal level and are classified as schedule one I drugs along with MDMA. Currently, psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA are in phase three of clinical trials, which could legalize psychedelics for depression and PTSD treatment. If phase three is successfully passed Psilocybin and MDMA will become FDA approved for depression, PTSD, and substance abuse therapy. The trials are expected to be complete in 2025.
