psychedelics

Amazonian shamans claim the spirits of plants communicate with them through lullabies, called Icaros which are regarded as the “quintessence of shamanic power”. (5 min)

A History Channel documentary on LSD and psychedelic drugs. The video quality is not so hot but the excellent content makes it worth the price of admittance. (46 min)

Examining the history, creativity enhancement and potential therapeutic use of LSD and other psychedelic compounds (46 min, 5 segments)

A CBC news coverage on the enormous potential of psychedelic treatment for anxiety, depression and related stuff… (14 min, 2 segments)

Twenty of the most dangerous drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, have been evaluated and ranked in a new study and presented here by BBC Horizon. (48 min, 5 segments)

Entheogen: Awakening the Divine Within is an excellent documentary concerning ecological awareness, evolution of consciousness, and the revival of shamanism. (80 min, 9 segments)

This documentary reveals that shamans were the first healers and scientists and are responsible for early human evolution. (50 min, 7 segments)

Participants of a government funded experiment on Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) reported profound mystical experiences that led to lasting behavior changes. These findings could lead to treatments for addiction, depression and other mental disorders. (3:41 min)