Study Finds Key to Hallucinogenic Response

[taliesin the alchemist]

Study Finds Key to Hallucinogenic Response

All Things Considered, January 31, 2007 · People have been taking hallucinogenic drugs for thousands of years. Now scientists think they've figured out a key mechanism that allows tiny amounts of substances like LSD to have a powerful effect on the brain...
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[Thinair]

Thanks for posting that. Now isn't that interesting. The brain really was designed to live in harmony with entheogens. Shame they always make these discoveries when looking to make new drugs to make people 'sane' lol

[taliesin the alchemist]

Shame they always make these discoveries when looking to make new drugs to make people 'sane' lol

I would argue that ritualistic usage of entheogens is a normal and sane part of human existence. It grounds a person in a way;  of course that's after you've had a turbulent flight! LOL :lol:
I find it quite interesting that these receptor cells can be activated in numerous positions, it seems they have  evolved for whatever the situation calls for!