Overview

Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.

Created by Michael Pollan

Network

• Netflix

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Michael Pollan

  Self

  4 eps

• 

  Ann Shulgin

  Self - Author, Mentor & Guide Therapist

  1 ep

• 

  Alexander Shulgin

  Self - Chemist, Author & Professor (archive footage)

  1 ep

• 

  Rick Doblin

  Self - Founder, MAPS

  1 ep

Themes

• based on novel or book
• lsd
• health care
• magic mushroom
• drug use
• psychedelics
• alternative medicine
• peyote
• psychedelic drug
• health documentary
• experimental drug
• psychoactive

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