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Importance of Understanding Doses before Consuming Psychedelics
38:48 - 46:09 (07:21)
The value of understanding the dose of psychedelics before consuming it cannot be underestimated. The concept of toxicology is based on the idea that the dose is the poison, and this foundation is crucial while dealing with such experiences.
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The toxicity and dosage of psychedelic substances are critical factors to consider when using them.
38:48 - 40:34 (01:45)
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The toxicity and dosage of psychedelic substances are critical factors to consider when using them. Dosing can impact the length and type of experience or whether someone can tolerate the effects safely, but it is often overlooked in the conversation around psychedelics.
ChapterImportance of Understanding Doses before Consuming Psychedelics
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The variation in preparation and consumption of psychedelics can affect the drug experience, making it difficult for beginners to know how much they consumed, which can limit the opportunity to learn from the experience.
40:34 - 41:55 (01:21)
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The variation in preparation and consumption of psychedelics can affect the drug experience, making it difficult for beginners to know how much they consumed, which can limit the opportunity to learn from the experience. It's important to know what you took and how much was taken to troubleshoot and learn from the experience.
ChapterImportance of Understanding Doses before Consuming Psychedelics
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The potency of LSD and psilocybin-containing mushrooms can vary greatly, as there is no standard dose for either of these psychedelics.
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The potency of LSD and psilocybin-containing mushrooms can vary greatly, as there is no standard dose for either of these psychedelics. Even variations in the same species of mushroom can result in different potencies for different parts of the mushroom.
ChapterImportance of Understanding Doses before Consuming Psychedelics
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest recommends a book on psychedelics, neuroscience, and consciousness that is one of the best ever written on the topic, as well as a book by a writer who provides a wide historical and scientific view of psychedelics.
43:10 - 46:09 (02:59)
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The guest recommends a book on psychedelics, neuroscience, and consciousness that is one of the best ever written on the topic, as well as a book by a writer who provides a wide historical and scientific view of psychedelics. The guest also suggests that these books are good for newcomers with apprehensions about psychedelics.