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Can hallucinogens cure addiction?

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Jun 19, 2015

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Each year, the horrors of addiction claim thousands of lives -- but what if some substances can break the cycle of drug abuse? Join Ben and Matt to learn more about hallucinogens and addiction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 19, 2015

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