Exepectancy

Mar 7, 20213 min read

Micro-Dosing: All in the Mind?

Positive psychological effects associated with taking small doses of psychedelic drugs are likely the result of users' expectations,...

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Apr 27, 20203 min read

Tripping: Is it All in the Mind?

A new study suggests that, in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone. The researchers...

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Jan 16, 20193 min read

Cocaine Addiction: Is It the Value Not the Drug?

Now new data by UTSA shows how the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine changes when working for cocaine. Our brains naturally...

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May 15, 20183 min read

Environments Influence Drug Action at Neurological Level

In lectures on drug and alcohol use I often state that the experience of intoxication in not purely pharmacological. Whilst drug and...

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Oct 9, 20172 min read

Placebo & Antidepressants

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety but their superiority over placebo has...

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Sep 25, 20172 min read

Youtube: A New Media for Alcohol Expectancy?

Expectancy plays a crucial role in facilitating alcohol consumption in young people. The more positive young peoples expectation of...

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