The use of smart drugs and cannabis can affect the brain's chemistry, reshaping dopamine and serotonin circuits and altering the chemical environment. Some people use alcohol to reduce alertness and increase focus, while the potency of edibles and cannabis has significantly increased.
Nicotine and vaping can be addictive due to the significant level of pleasure and focus it provides by increasing dopamine and acetylcholine levels in the brain, making it the perfect elixir for motivation and focus. Safer alternatives like Alpha GPC, which increases focus by releasing acetylcholine, can be used to offset symptoms related to aging and Alzheimer's.
This podcast discusses the effects of Alpha GPC, a nootropic supplement that increases acetylcholine in the brain, and alcohol, a sedative that reduces brain activity, on the brain. It also explores how alcohol affects dopamine levels and the concept of self-identity.
Some people use alcohol to reduce their alertness level and focus better, but relying on it to relax means you don't have control over your nervous system.
The potency of cannabis has increased, leading to big dopamine and serotonin increases and a wide variety of strains with different psychoactive effects. The cannabinoid receptors in the body are in areas such as the hippocampus.
Drugs can reshape the dopamine and serotonin circuits in the brain based on the chemical environment they create. While some people benefit from drugs like cannabis, others have a difficult time coming off ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall as adults.