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Currently Playing: This Psychedelic Therapy Just Cured Depression and Is Going Mainstream

Psychedelics have fascinated us for centuries, but they've never made the leap into mainstream medicine. Now that might be changing. A new drug (BLP-003) derived from toad venom and developed by AtaiBeckley, has just been bought by pharmaceutrical giant Eli Lilly for $2.8 billion.  So does this finally mean psychedelics are hitting the mainstream? If you want the full deep dive into the history of psychedelics check out my previous video: https://youtu.be/47U6uxEUDr8 Are you a scientist that want to make a difference? Sign up to my secret project here: https://forms.gle/b6zW19Z5NzTjS8gy8 ⚠️ A note on safety This video covers the history and neuroscience of psychedelic medicine, including ongoing clinical research. It is not a recommendation to use these substances. Outside of a regulated clinical setting, psychedelics carry real risks - particularly for people with a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder. If you're struggling with mental health, please speak to your doctor. 🧠 Chapters 0:00 - Eli Lilly's $2.8 Billion Toad Venom Bet 1:13 - How Psychedelics Rewire The Brain 3:38 - Why Psychedelics Never Became Medicine 8:43 - Turning Toad Venom Into Cure 10:33 - Trial Results for Treatment Resistant Depression 12:56 - So Are Psychedelics Finally Mainstream? My Patreon:🚀 http://patreon.com/DrBenMiles My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenmiles My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbenmiles My Newsletter: https://drbenmiles.substack.com/ My Merch: https://www.rockstarscientist.org/ 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drbenmiles MY GEAR 📷 Sony A7III https://amzn.to/3OWrmGd 🔎 Sigma 402965 16 mm F1.4 https://amzn.to/49BNJdq 🎤 Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/4sF3ngx 🎤 Zoom H4n Pro https://amzn.to/3OXsklB 🎤 Sennheiser AVX https://amzn.to/4geWnBi