From Shock to Awe

The most recent Drug Science Podcast 17 is the third on Veterans & Psychedelics. In it, David Nutt talks with Mick Schultz, the transmedia producer for the documentary ‘From Shock to Awe’. It's a fascinating background look at the film, which itself offers an intimate and raw look at the transformational journey of two combat veterans suffering from severe trauma as they abandon pharmaceuticals to seek relief through the mind-expanding world of psychedelics (ayahuasca in this case). Recent scientific research coupled with a psychedelic renaissance reveals that these substances can be used to heal PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) for individuals and their families. Beyond the personal stories, From Shock to Awe also raises fundamental questions about war, the pharmaceutical industry, and the US legal system.