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Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health

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Psychedelics and Brain Communication

This chapter investigates the effects of psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD on brain communication, highlighting enhanced interconnectivity that may support positive therapeutic outcomes. It discusses the role of the serotonin 2A receptor and presents challenges around the use of modified psychedelics aimed at providing mental health benefits without traditional hallucinogenic effects. The conversation also explores microdosing and its potential therapeutic effects, raising critical questions about treatment approaches and neuroplasticity.

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