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#337 — The Future of Psychedelic Medicine

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Effects of Classic Psychedelics and MDMA on the Brain

This chapter explores the effects of classic serotoninergic psychedelics and MDMA on the brain, including the breakdown of brain networks, increased communication between networks, and the importance of serotonin receptors. It also discusses the possibility of DMT being sold as a drug, its status as an endogenous neurotransmitter, and its potential role in near-death experiences.

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