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Psychedelics, Metaplasticity, Critical Periods, Social Learning, Psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, Ketamine, Ibogaine & Neuroscience | Gül Dölen | 121

Mind & Matter

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Neuroscience of Addiction and Plasticity

This chapter explores the intricate connections between neuroscience, social behavior, and addiction through the lens of neuroplasticity. It examines how psychoactive substances alter neural connections, emphasizing the roles of various brain regions in reward mechanisms. The discussion includes the dual nature of plasticity, highlighting both beneficial adaptations and detrimental effects in the context of addiction.

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