Roqe Ep#184 - "The Iranian Origins of Psychedelics" - Dr. Shauheen Etminan

Roqe 184 - An ideas based episode looking at the notable increase in the usage of psychedelic and psychoactive drugs in recent years for the purposes of health and mental wellness (beyond any recreational utility) and the Iranian connection. Why have psychedelics like magic mushrooms become “cool” again, and gained popularity in clinical trials for the purposes of treating psychiatric conditions? Iranian-Canadian entrepreneur and scientist, Dr. Shauheen Etminan, joins Jian from Tehran to explain the resurgence of hallucinogenics, and to share his surprising research on the ancient Iranian roots of psychedelics.