Psychedelics are reshaping medicine and culture. Ayahuasca ceremonies, ibogaine treatments, and ketamine clinics promise breakthroughs but raise hard questions about safety, tradition, and control. Hamilton Morris joins Shane Smith to unpack the science, myths, and politics behind today’s psychedelic movement. He breaks down the promises of ibogaine clinics, the rise of ketamine in psychiatry, and the battles over MDMA research, showing how curiosity and controversy continue to shape the future of psychedelics. The conversation highlights how political and economic forces influence the direction of psychedelic research. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News #VICENews #news #sshq Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo ============================= Chapters 00:00 Welcome, Hamilton Morris! 04:30 The Hidden Risks Behind the Investigation 08:27 The Process and Use of Quaalude 12:33 The History Behind Ibooga 17:57 Ibooga as a Resource to Finish Addiction 20:21 The Background of the PCP 25:39 The popularity behind the K drug 28:39 The Start of MDMA 32:25 The use of MDMA for PTSD Treatment 35:09 The Difference between MDMA and MDA Molly 38:54 China, the Womb of the Chemical World 43:19 The Drugs Fabrics in China 47:27 The Taboo behind the Origin and Use of Drugs 51:10 The Corruption Behind the MDMA Trial 55:45 Today's Advances with the MDMA Trial 58:50 The Debate of Legalizing Mushrooms 1:04:00 Ayahuasca and South American Culture 1:08:13 The Difference Between Ayahuasca and DMT 1:11:51 The Purpose Behind the Use of Ayahuasca 1:15:36 The Science Behind Scapolamine 1:19:47 The Investigation Behind the "Sapo" 1:22:59 The Story Behind Marcia Moore 1:29:18 The Alternate Ending Theory 1:33:19 The Secret CIA Drugs Program 1:36:41 Final Thoughts on RFK ============================= The Hidden Side of Psychedelic Research ft. Hamilton Morris | Shane Smith Has Questions https://youtu.be/VSx-bXNJPYk