LSD Neuroscience - David E. Nichols
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Research chemicals are increasingly used for initial psychedelic experiences, with LSD interacting with various receptors to induce unique effects. Studies on psychedelics focus on receptor interactions, including with serotonin receptors, and the Institute in Zurich conducts significant clinical research with minimal overhead costs.
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- Research chemicals are increasingly being used as individuals' first exposure to psychedelics, prompting a speaker to acknowledge their responsibility as some of these substances were derived from their work, highlighting the evolving landscape of psychedelic research and consumption.
- The discovery of LSD and serotonin in the brain has significantly transformed the understanding of psychiatric disorders, shifting the focus from environmental factors like poor parenting to neurochemistry, showcasing the pivotal role of psychedelics in revolutionizing neuroscience and mental health paradigms.
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What are psychedelics?
Psychedelics induce altered states of perception and feeling.
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