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So much has been covered about psychedelics as treatment for mental illness, including end-of-life depression. But as older adults across the country are discovering, intentional psychedelic journeying can make older age the most meaningful and joyful time of our lives. In this newsletter, I share insights and developments related to psychedelic use in older life from the scientific mainstream to the vibrant underground.

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