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The Potential for Psychedelics to Improve Brain Function and Repair Damage
2:09:46 - 2:23:50 (14:04)
Anecdotal evidence and rodent research suggests that psychedelic compounds may lead to neuroplasticity, including the growth of dendrites and new connections between neurons, which may potentially lead to improvements in cognitive function and even repair of the brain from injuries such as repetitive head impact. However, drug criminalization and anti-federalism in certain areas may present barriers to widespread research and legalization of these substances.
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The West has been known for its anti-federalism and rebellion against traditionalism, and this applies to the culture surrounding drugs as well.
2:09:46 - 2:12:51 (03:05)
Summary
The West has been known for its anti-federalism and rebellion against traditionalism, and this applies to the culture surrounding drugs as well. There is a question of whether physicians or non-physicians will be responsible for drug consumption decisions, and this issue remains controversial even in academic and tech circles.
ChapterThe Potential for Psychedelics to Improve Brain Function and Repair Damage
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The criminalization of drugs needs to be replaced with regulation, focusing on the appropriate level for each individual drug.
2:12:51 - 2:17:31 (04:39)
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The criminalization of drugs needs to be replaced with regulation, focusing on the appropriate level for each individual drug. Thus, the medical research on psychedelics that is currently taking place would still occur even if they had not been made illegal.
ChapterThe Potential for Psychedelics to Improve Brain Function and Repair Damage
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The use of psychedelics in treating neurological or head injury is a mission of certain individuals in the field.
2:17:31 - 2:20:07 (02:36)
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The use of psychedelics in treating neurological or head injury is a mission of certain individuals in the field. Though it is early days, the exploration of the validity in different contexts is seen as an important controlled measure in understanding the impact of psychedelics on head trauma.
ChapterThe Potential for Psychedelics to Improve Brain Function and Repair Damage
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
Research has shown different forms of neuroplasticity unfolding after the administration of psychedelic compounds, leading to the growth of dendrites and new connections being formed with different neurons, potentially aiding in the repair of the brain from injuries underlying, such as situations where there's repetitive head impact.
2:20:07 - 2:23:50 (03:43)
Summary
Research has shown different forms of neuroplasticity unfolding after the administration of psychedelic compounds, leading to the growth of dendrites and new connections being formed with different neurons, potentially aiding in the repair of the brain from injuries underlying, such as situations where there's repetitive head impact. This could have significant implications on the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders.