Reframing the narrative on psychedelics, how alcohol is the most destructive drug in society, and the debate on legalising drugs, leading expert in psychedelic research, Dr Rayyan Zafar joins me to change your perspective on this fascinating topic.With only 30% of the population actually responding to anti-depressants, Dr Zafar reveals the potential of psychedelics as an alternative to anti-depressants [17.53], the REAL reason why drugs are illegal [35.48] and explains how gambling addictions are a serious mental health illness [48:44].This is an eye-opening conversation aiming to really challenge your perception of these subjects.To find out more on Dr Zafar you can find him on:Instagram: @rayyanzaf @icaro.eventsTwitter: @RayyanZafar6Websites: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/ // https://www.drugscience.org.ukIf you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcastTHE CREDITS:Exec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerBooking: Ben JohnsVideo: Jamie GilbertGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.