Psychedelic drug
Psychedelic drugs are
psychoactive drugs whose
primary action is to alter
the thought processes of the
brain. Many psychedelic
drugs are thought to disable
filters which block or
suppress signals related to
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Charisma
The word charisma refers to
a rare trait found in
certain human personalities
usually including extreme
charm and a "magnetic"
quality of personality or
appearance along with innate
and powerfully sophisticated
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Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical
naturally produced in the
body. In the brain, dopamine
functions as a
neurotransmitter, activating
dopamine receptors. Dopamine
can be supplied as a
medication that acts on the
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Drug addiction
Drug addiction, or substance
dependence is the compulsive
use of psychoactive drugs,
to the point where the user
has no effective choice but
to continue use. Drug
addiction has two
components: physical
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Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and ... > more -
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Mental confusion
Severe confusion of a degree considered pathological usually refers to loss of orientation (ability to place oneself correctly in the world by time, location, and personal identity), and often memory ... > more -
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (also referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (the latter use is illegal in most ... > more
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