Big Questions, Cool Drinks: A Psychedelics Science Night

Big Questions, Cool Drinks: A Psychedelics Science Night

Summary
Psychedelics are widely debated in modern medicine, but the actual science of what happens inside your head is rarely explained. Psilocybin and MDMA have yielded unprecedented results in clinical trials as potential treatments for depression and PTSD. Grounded strictly in current peer-reviewed research and published data, this talk explores the neuroscience behind psychedelics without any moralizing, jargon, or judgment.
We’ll break down the science from several angles— clinical use, law and policy, and microdosing. No science degree required to attend! Just a curiosity about neuroscience, modern medicine, and how the brain processes these unique compounds.

Speaker Bio 
Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch, PsyD (she/her/ella), is a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, and activist in Chicago, Illinois. She is co-founder and director of Sana Healing Collective, a nonprofit focused on accessible, Harm-Reduction-oriented psychedelic-assisted therapy and integrative mental health care. Sana’s mission centers on the belief that “community is medicine,” offering culturally responsive, individualized healing for diverse populations.
Dr. Fraguada Narloch specializes in treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders using Harm Reduction and humanistic approaches. She earned a certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies and completed the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies MDMA for PTSD training in 2018 and facilitates individual and group therapy, including psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted therapy, supporting transformative experiences.

General Info
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⏳ Duration: 45 minute lecture & 10 minute Q&A
📍 Location:  The Den Theatre, Chicago
👤 Age requirement: 21+
♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA accessible
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Description
The lights are low, your drink is cold, and someone who actually knows what they're talking about explains what psychedelics actually do inside your brain. Big Questions, Cool Drinks brings expert-led science talks into bar settings, and this edition is set to cover one of the most discussed topics in modern medicine. You'll hear what current clinical research shows about psilocybin as potential treatment for depression, MDMA and its benefits on PTSD. You will be informed and it will be done clearly: without slides, jargon, or judgment. The lecture runs 45 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of open questions where nothing is off the table. Just a knowledgeable speaker, a curious room, and cold drinks in hand. Get your tickets now for Big Questions, Cool Drinks: A Psychedelic Science Night in Chicago!