Exploring the Impact of Psychedelics on Behavior and Perception

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This chapter dives into the disappointment and observations surrounding the behavior and insensitivity of psychedelic users. It discusses the speaker's experiences with psychedelics and altered states, touching on their connection to creativity, differentiating altered states induced by psychedelics from substances like alcohol, and the impact of seasonal light deficit on human behavior. The chapter also explores the psychopharmacological properties of Prozac, cautions against combining it with psychedelics, and delves into the discussion of the serotonergic system's evolutionary development.

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