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MDMA and Ketamine as Tools for Trauma Treatment: Reflections From an Expert in Both
Podcasts•Nov 20, 2025

MDMA and Ketamine as Tools for Trauma Treatment: Reflections From an Expert in Both

Dr. Raymond Turpin is the Clinical and Executive Director of The Pearl Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing trauma-informed care and psychedelic-assisted therapies. He has worked in psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric emergency units, residential treatment facilities, juvenile detention, schools, and community mental health clinics. Before The Pearl Institute, Dr. Turpin...

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