“Accurate, Comprehensive, and Powerful; If you want to understand the responsible use of psychedelics and feel its pulse, this book is for you.”
— William A. Richards, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Author, Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences
Changing Our Minds is an experiential tour through a social, spiritual and scientific revolution that is redefining our culture’s often confusing relationship with psychoactive substances. Veteran journalist Don Lattin chronicles the inspiring stories of pioneering neuroscientists, psychotherapists, spiritual leaders and ordinary people seeking to lead healthier lives by combining psychedelic drugs, psychotherapy, and the wise use of ancient plant medicine.
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Why this book matters
- Praised by William A. Richards of Johns Hopkins as “accurate, comprehensive, and powerful” — a rare endorsement from one of the field’s most respected researchers
- Chronicles the human stories behind the psychedelic renaissance — neuroscientists, psychotherapists, spiritual leaders, and ordinary people finding healing
- Written by veteran journalist Don Lattin, who brings clarity, depth, and narrative drive to a complex and often misunderstood subject
- Bridges the social, spiritual, and scientific dimensions of the psychedelic revolution in a way that is accessible to general readers and specialists alike
- Essential context for understanding how ancient plant medicine and modern psychotherapy are converging to transform mental health care
