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The Drug Policy podcast of the Rights Reporter Foundation. Visit https://www.drugreporter.net for news and films from the frontlines of the war on drugs!

  1. 1d ago

    Psychedelics: Ancient Traditions and Modern Myths | Interview with Manvir Singh, PhD

    Did psychedelic traditions emerge independently across the world, or are they concentrated in specific cultural contexts? At ICPR 2026, we spoke with anthropologist Manvir Singh about the history of human relationships with psychoactive plants and fungi, indigenous knowledge systems, and the anthropological evidence surrounding psychedelic use. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Could you introduce yourself? 01:31 Are psychedelics really ancient and universal? 03:28 What do cave paintings tell us about psychedelics? 04:49 Is the “rave in the cave” theory misleading? 06:04 What do you think of the stoned ape theory? 08:04 Why did mushroom cults emerge mainly in South America? 11:14 Could Vedic soma have been psilocybin mushrooms? 13:48 Is cannabis use in India different from psychedelic religion? 15:29 Is modern psychedelic therapy a continuation of ancient traditions? 18:08 How is your skepticism received in the psychedelic community? 19:39 Did this conference change your view of psychedelics? 21:56 How do you see the rise of psychedelic churches? 22:12 Why do people find spiritual awakening in psychedelic communities? 23:37 What readings would you recommend? Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    Psychedelics: Ancient Traditions and Modern Myths | Interview with Manvir Singh, PhD

  2. Oct 16

    Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Our Place in the Universe | Interview with Adam Barrett, PhD

    What is consciousness, and what does it tell us about our place in the universe? At ICPR 2026, we spoke with neuroscientist Adam Barrett about panpsychism, altered states of consciousness, the relationship between mind and matter, and how psychedelic experiences challenge conventional assumptions about reality. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Our Place in the Universe | Interview with Adam Barrett, PhD

  3. Oct 13

    What is psychedelic integration coaching? – An interview with Márton Mányai

    What happens after a psychedelic experience? In this Drug Reporter Café interview, coach and educator Márton Mányai explores how integration coaching can help people make sense of their experiences and bring insights into everyday life. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    What is psychedelic integration coaching? – An interview with Márton Mányai

  4. Oct 2

    MDMA, Empathy, and Openness in Couples Therapy | Interview with Anne Wagner, PhD, CPsych

    Can psychedelic-assisted therapy help people heal from trauma while also repairing their closest relationships? At ICPR 2026, we sat down with clinical psychologist Anne Wagner, founder of the Remedy Institute, to discuss her pioneering research on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and couples therapy, the role of connection in recovery, and the future of trauma treatment. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    MDMA, Empathy, and Openness in Couples Therapy | Interview with Anne Wagner, PhD, CPsych

  5. Sep 18

    ROBERT JESSE | The value of community can help psychedelics move into mainstream culture

    At ICPR 2024, we talked to Robert Jesse, from the Johns Hopkins University, about mystical experiences with psychedelics, their spiritual and cultural dimensions, and the value of community in supporting their responsible integration. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    ROBERT JESSE | The value of community can help psychedelics move into mainstream culture

  6. Sep 18

    LEONIE SCHNEIDER, BSC & IAN ROULLIER, MA | We need compassionate access to psychedelic treatment

    At ICPR 2024, we talked to Leonie Schneider and Ian Roullier, co-founders and co-directors of the Psychedelic Participant Advocacy Network (PsyPAN) in the UK, about why patient voices matter in the development of psychedelic therapy. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    LEONIE SCHNEIDER, BSC & IAN ROULLIER, MA | We need compassionate access to psychedelic treatment

  7. Sep 18

    Psychedelics: Saving Lives and Transforming Health Care – Interview with Tomáš Páleníček, MD, PhD

    Psychedelic research in the Czech Republic has a long and distinguished history. At ICPR 2026, we spoke with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Tomáš Páleníček about clinical research, altered states of consciousness, innovative therapeutic approaches, and the future of psychedelic science in Europe and beyond. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    Psychedelics: Saving Lives and Transforming Health Care – Interview with Tomáš Páleníček, MD, PhD

  8. Aug 31

    WIM VAN DEN BRINK | Psychedelics help reduce compulsive thinking, such as craving in drug addiction

    At ICPR 2024, we talked to Wim van den Brink, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Addiction at the Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, about the potential of psychedelics to reduce compulsive thinking and support addiction treatment. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:05 How did you get involved as a researcher in studying psychedelics? 01:24 Some people say that psychedelics are one of the first new major innovations since the 70s in Psychiatry. How do you see that? 03:07 Psychedelic treatment is a hybrid between talking therapy and psychopharmacological treatment. How is it different from traditional forms of treatment? 05:53 What is the neuro biological mechanism that explains why psychedelics are so effective in treatment? 10:16 Psychedelics don't work for everyone. Do we have any idea for whom they work and for whom they don't work? 13:45 Do psychedelics have a potential to treat addiction? 16:05 Clinical treatment has very strict rules and limitations. But people have been using psychedelics in other non-medical settings in groups, in the nature. Do you think that we can combine those methods with clinical treatment?   17:53 Some people say that we move too fast. And, there is, risk of, backlash. How do you see that risk? 18:55 You talked about retreats. As far as I know there are many retreats in the Netherlands. How are they regulated?  20:48 What is the situation with MDMA treatment in the Netherlands?  22:06 The costs of psychedelic treatment are very high. How can we make sure that they are accessible to less wealthy people as well?  24:20 How do you see the role of harm reduction in the psychedelic field?  26:09 How do you see the future of psychedelics? Will they be part of the mainstream medical care? And do they have room outside of the medical realm?  Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

    WIM VAN DEN BRINK | Psychedelics help reduce compulsive thinking, such as craving in drug addiction
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The Drug Policy podcast of the Rights Reporter Foundation. Visit https://www.drugreporter.net for news and films from the frontlines of the war on drugs!

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    2020 - 2026
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