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Behavioral toxicity
The risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors under the influence of a substance, rather than physiological harm.
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Classic psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin are physiologically safe and non-addictive, acting primarily on the serotonin 2A receptor.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
MDMA is a 'heart trip' psychedelic, contrasting with the 'head trip' of classic psychedelics, with distinct effects on ego and self-perception.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Psilocybin shows an 80% success rate in smoking cessation studies, outperforming traditional methods significantly.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Tobacco and alcohol cause far more deaths than all illegal drugs combined, challenging societal drug focus.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Psychedelics can potentially shift paradigms in science and creativity, as seen in historical breakthroughs like PCR.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
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