History 101 - Season 2 Episode 4

Season 2 Episode 4

Psychedelics

24m ·★ 7.1 ·United Kingdom · EN· Netflix

Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?

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