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How Psychedelics Transform Your Mind: Science Explained

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Psychedelics: a tool for healing or a risk to your mind? In this video, we explore how psychedelics affect your brain, from altering perception and brain chemistry to their potential use in treating mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and even addiction. While some research highlights their ability to offer insights, spiritual awakenings, or a new perspective, we also discuss the risks, such as hallucination-persisting disorders, paranoia, and their impact on brain chemicals like serotonin and glutamate.

*Key points covered include:"*

????How psychedelics alter perception and brain chemistry.
????Research on their potential to treat conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia.
????The risks of long-term effects, like hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder or paranoid psychosis.
????Natural vs. synthetic psychedelics: are they any different in safety or effect?
????The importance of controlled research vs. self-medication.

Psychedelics offer both promise and caution—so if you're curious about their science, therapeutic uses, or risks, this video has you covered! Did you find the information helpful or relatable? Let us know by leaving a like and sharing your thoughts in the comments! Have psychedelics changed your perspective? Let’s discuss! Don’t forget to subscribe to Psych2Go for more insights into mental health and the human mind.

Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Editor: Isadora Ho, Amanda Silvera & Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera - www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera
Animator: Elijah Octa
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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