Dysdelia

The kappa-opioid receptor (KOR) system hasn’t had much attention in the pop psych spotlight yet, but nonetheless, it is a … Continue reading Dysdelia

dynorphin, neuroscience, schizophrenia

A Twisted Mystery: Dynorphin and Cognition

I’ve found a possible solution to explain the paradoxical effects of dynorphins on cognition. It seems that dynorphins both impair … Continue reading A Twisted Mystery: Dynorphin and Cognition

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics

DMT For Brain Injury: Concerns

A new project to dose recently brain damaged individuals with DMT has made the news. The worrying part is that … Continue reading DMT For Brain Injury: Concerns

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Tribalism of the Addict

Many feel repulsed by addiction. Some view it as a moral failing, while others view it as a disease. It … Continue reading Tribalism of the Addict

case reports, dynorphin, neuroscience

2-Dimensional Vision After Noopept

A man posted on Facebook describing an experience with the nootropic drug Noopept, reporting that his vision was rendered 2-dimensional … Continue reading 2-Dimensional Vision After Noopept

dynorphin, metascience, neuroscience, schizophrenia

Schizodelic Nonsense

There is a pervasive issue in the way that animal research is applied to humans, especially with schizophrenia and psychedelics. … Continue reading Schizodelic Nonsense

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Stoned Stupid

A 2020 study from Society For The Study of Addiction claims that moderate adolescant cannabis use is linked to cognitive … Continue reading Stoned Stupid

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, schizophrenia

Chemical Exorcism

There has been a lot of praise for psychedelic and dissociative antidepressant treatments as they seem to work by inducing … Continue reading Chemical Exorcism

dynorphin, neuroscience, Pandemic, perception

Infectious Loss of Sense

Upon the coronavirus’ descent on humankind, some have noted fears of losing neurological function (evidence of this is emerging now), … Continue reading Infectious Loss of Sense

dynorphin, neuroscience, perception, psychedelics, schizophrenia

Cognitive Atomization

When we reach the atomized state of consciousness, perception takes on a high-definition, ultra-massive appearance, as if the space between … Continue reading Cognitive Atomization

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Junky Mind

There is a new 2020 study published in The Royal Society Publishing that explored the impact of a western diet … Continue reading Junky Mind

dynorphin, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, schizophrenia

Delusion

We often view delusion as a manifestation of an intoxication state, endogenous or otherwise. This is something worth critical analysis … Continue reading Delusion