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The Effects of Chemicals on the Body and Mind
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29:53 - 42:31 (12:38)

The chemistry of drugs can have differing effects on the mind and body; while some resemble dopamine, others resemble serotonin, yet can still have similar effects at the receptor level. However, dosing is important due to the variance in the weight of the average human.

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The activation level of the receptor in the body can cause different pharmacological effects despite the chemical structure of the drug.
29:53 - 33:30 (03:37)
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Pharmacology
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The activation level of the receptor in the body can cause different pharmacological effects despite the chemical structure of the drug. Developing a therapeutic rapport is crucial before using psychedelics as well as being educated on the potential effects.

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The Effects of Chemicals on the Body and Mind
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Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
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Huberman Lab
The chemical structure of psilocybin influences the variety of effects it can have.
33:30 - 36:11 (02:40)
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Psilocybin
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The chemical structure of psilocybin influences the variety of effects it can have. Different types of compounds can trigger the activation of different components of the pathway, resulting in vastly different experiences, despite looking chemically similar.

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The Effects of Chemicals on the Body and Mind
Episode
Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The end goal of good psychoanalysis is for the patient to develop empathy for themselves, and for individuals with psychedelic experience, it can be harder to train them in holding their emotions in the real world.
36:11 - 42:31 (06:19)
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psychoanalysis
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The end goal of good psychoanalysis is for the patient to develop empathy for themselves, and for individuals with psychedelic experience, it can be harder to train them in holding their emotions in the real world.

Chapter
The Effects of Chemicals on the Body and Mind
Episode
Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
Podcast
Huberman Lab