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A meta-analysis of past studies suggests that a single dose of LSD can help treat alcoholism, newly-released documents shed light on the San Francisco edition of the CIA's MK-ULTRA program, and Evangelical Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson speaks out in favor of marijuana legalization in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

A dozen Latin American countries call for an alternative to the drug war, the "chemical genius" behind Hamilton's Pharmacopeia is profiled in the NYTimes, and a new first-person shooter game hunts for magic mushrooms in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

Psilocybin and ketamine show promise in the treatment of depression, the UK Home Affair's Select Committee kicks off its first evidence session on drug policy, and a Polish politician threatens to light up a joint in parliament in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

In this week's psychedelic news, 60 major public figures call for a debate on drug decriminalization, a survey reveals past-month marijuana use has outstripped cigarette smoking by high school seniors, and two psychedelics conferences convene on opposite sides of the globe. (more)

Deepak Chopra's psychedelic experiences inspire a new meditation video game, Bill Maher describes acid as safer than processed sugar, and brain scans reveal the "reality" of ayahuasca visions in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

A Johns Hopkins study on the spiritual benefits of psilocybin, Apple's Steve Jobs on LSD, and an inquest into the murders of 14 Peruvian shamans make up this week's psychedelic news. (more)

In this week's psychedelic news, Wired debunks the myth that marijuana makes you stupid, Hurricane Irene improves conditions for magic mushrooms, Avatar star Michelle Rodriguez investigates ayahuasca, and comic book legend Grant Morrison pontificates on entheogens and superheroes. (more)

Natural psychedelic medicines treat drug addictions, the film Magic Trip documents Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, and harsh federal ecstasy sentencing guidelines are successfully challenged in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

The US DEA denies marijuana's medical benefits, a panel discussion celebrates Aldous Huxley's relationship to psychedelics, and Portugal celebrates 10 years of drug decriminalization in this week's psychedelic news. (more)

The completion of the first LSD study in 35 years, Green Lantern's psychedelic powers, a Phish concert bust, and Courtney Love's intrigue for ayahuasca are in this week's roundup. (more)

"This Week in Psychedelics" is a new Reality Sandwich column that follows the multifaceted media appearances of this class of chemicals and their effects in popular culture. (more)

"This Week in Psychedelics" is a new Reality Sandwich column that follows the multifaceted media appearances of this class of chemicals and their effects in popular culture. (more)