In this first episode of ALTERED STATES, we delve into the often-misunderstood world of psychedelics, LSD, and plant medicine through the firsthand experience of independent writer and researcher, Ed Prideaux. Following an intense acid trip, Ed endured seven challenging years of Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), a rare and debilitating condition that can result from psychedelic drug use.

Hosts Pat Murphy and Steven Tate explore Ed's profound personal journey—from the frightening onset of persistent hallucinations and perceptual distortions to his courageous path toward recovery. We also question the darker aspects of psychedelics, including whether covert CIA experiments involving LSD and other psychedelics persist today.

Additionally, Ed Prideaux offers a critical analysis of the ongoing psychedelic renaissance. Is this renewed interest in plant medicine truly transformative, or is it potentially doomed to repeat historical failures and overlooked dangers?

Join us for part one, of this three part episode, with this insightful conversation, as we unravel the intricate truths and myths surrounding psychedelics, HPPD, and the hidden history of mind-altering substances.

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