Kentucky shaman and ayahuasca

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A new docuseries on Viceland follows shaman and ayahuasca advocate Steve Hupp. Hupp administers the powerful hallucinogenic drug to people who suffer from psychological trauma. Marco Werman speaks to Hupp as well the series producer, Cynthia Childs.

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