A brilliant and bold investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times bestsellers, into the medical and scientific revolution surrounding psychedelic drugs – and the captivating story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences.

When Michael Pollan began to explore how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are used to provide relief for people with hard-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction, and anxiety, he did not intend to write what would undoubtedly become his most personal book. However, as he discovered how these remarkable substances improve the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy individuals facing the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind from both the first-person and third-person perspectives.