I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and cigarettes addiction destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder, got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!
For people who are addicted coming to the realization that the brain is sick and it requires time to heal is what needs to be the emphasis. Without this self-actualized epiphany the probability of relapse is HIGH! In General Addictive behavior is predisposed in the brain people don’t know. Painkillers are just one medium to trigger that behavior, however there are a variety of things that can cause this disease to trigger.
Mental suffering is the most common denominator in terms of reasons why people abuse drugs (not just opioids). That's why detox fails so many people. Detox helps people overcome the physical withdrawal symptoms, but it doesn't treat the emotional trigger that incentivises the person to return back to abusing drugs (mental suffering being the person's emotional trigger). And one last thing some people tend to miss is that; not everyone who uses drugs abuses drugs, whether they are illicit or not.
i found this interesting: 1:51 _"To keep dopamine neurons in check, inhibitory neurons keep the brakes on until something good comes along. Just like the pain neuron, these neurons are covered in opioid receptors. When Susan takes the painkiller prescribed by her doctor the opioid receptors turn off the inhibitory neurons & release the brake on the dopamine neurons."_
I'm hooked on every word. I read a book with similar content, and I'm completely hooked on every word. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
The more interesting question --- merely hinted at --- concerns the genetic/environmental factors that predispose some individuals to developing addictions.
I believe a sense of belonging, recognition, purpose, dignity and community, which all ultimately stem from material well-being, play a big part in the susceptibility to getting addicted. The system we live in is in decline and can't support basic material well-being of large amounts of people; this is causing high rates of drug addiction and suicide.
@@Zayden. Actually, it's transpires that at the core of addiction lies the need for a dopamine fix --- in other words, genetic. The 25:50;25 incidence of alcoholic : take it or leave it : teetotal behavior in Vervets confirms the genetic predisposition.
@@tammcd if its purely genetic disposition we wouldn't see such drastic changes in rates of addiction and suicide, since genes stay more or less constant.
@@Zayden. Beware assuming universals --- I did NOT write "purely genetic". 'genes stay more or less constant" Are you hinting at the impact of epigenetic markers? "drastic changes in rates of addiction and suicide" Are you assuming that behavior and affect are not impacted by environment? As with most brain-related manifestations, addiction is probably the result of the environment's interacting with genetic predisposition. In so far as almost-identical environments do not generate identical responses, the key factor appears to be genetic predisposition.
@@tammcd i'm saying that there's no evidence that genetic predisposition to addiction suddenly changed, and that's why we're seeing lots of addiction. Instead there's tons of evidence that there's socioeconomic decay taking place, so the environment changes are causing more suicide and addiction. Genes interacted in a certain way for a while, then have started interacting differently, due to the decaying socioeconomic environment.
A Korean-American internist I read on that listening to music causes delta phospho to be released and that studying while listening to music makes you addicted to studying due to 'cross sensitization', do you think that is a logical claim? I wonder if the substance called delta-phosbi is secreted by listening to music.
Prescription opioids, street Opioids, and benzodiazepines are highly addictive. Kratom is far less addictive. Kratom is an effective painkiller that's natural and doesn't have the side effects that opiates have. Kratom is only as addictive as coffee. Kratom gives mild to moderate mood lift, energy, relaxation, and pain killing effects without stopping your breathing. It's impossible to take too much Kratom because if you take too much, you will get nauseous and vomit.
I am happy for Susan, but what about those people who do not require opioids for pain, but rather try it recreationally just for fun? What happens to them? Do they get addicted to?
Uhhhhh, now I'm confused. With ephedrine, the science goes that long term use destroyed the shower heads on the neurons due to a high- non-stop of dopamine, which lead to a higher consumption after some time, not because the mechanism was trying to stop it. Shouldn't this be also the case for opioids?
I feel like this video could have spent more time on what recovery can look like. Just briefly mentioning "setbacks" Is almost pigeonholing lots of collective trauma of being treated like a number. Clean houses are far worse recovery places for people than rehabilitation centers.
It’s disempowering to call the symptoms “unbearable”. Instead we should call it “uncomfortable” or “painful”. We shouldn’t make people feel helpless as though they are “genetically” doomed without the help of medication. Yes, definitely a person who is addicted should seek help and therapy, and even medicine may help. But this is a negative way to look at addictions. We should instead empower people to conquer addictions with positivity.
I found it to be validating, and therefore, helpful. Withdrawals do feel unbearable at times and many people stigmatize addiction as being easier to “just quit” or “just stop”. So it gives voice to the real pain many people struggle to express.
@@letsreadtextbook1687 I think that is fine, to call it pain if you prefer that. And you know better what you experienced. The point is not to invalidate a person's experience. But even if a person is a victim, for the person to continuously tell themselves the victim story is very disempowering because all that is there in that story is hopelessness. It doesn't lead to recovery or good outcomes. That's the danger of speaking about addictions as "unbearable". There should be a balance between empathizing with yourself so you don't over-shame or over-guilt yourself because that is also harmful, and taking responsibility. When we take more responsibility we start to regain control again. It's very important to tell someone who is addicted to something that every use of a drug or bad habit comes from their free will. Otherwise if they don't believe that, they will self victimize themselves into relapsing over and over
This is exceptional. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was nothing short of exceptional. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
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I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and cigarettes addiction destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder, got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped
you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me too. Helped me get rid of my life long depression and BPD.
Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!
How can i reach out to him? Is he on instgram
This is the best video I've seen for drug and addiction. I'll show this to my patients in the future.
For people who are addicted coming to the realization that the brain is sick and it requires time to heal is what needs to be the emphasis. Without this self-actualized epiphany the probability of relapse is HIGH!
In General Addictive behavior is predisposed in the brain people don’t know.
Painkillers are just one medium to trigger that behavior, however there are a variety of things that can cause this disease to trigger.
Mental suffering is the most common denominator in terms of reasons why people abuse drugs (not just opioids). That's why detox fails so many people. Detox helps people overcome the physical withdrawal symptoms, but it doesn't treat the emotional trigger that incentivises the person to return back to abusing drugs (mental suffering being the person's emotional trigger).
And one last thing some people tend to miss is that; not everyone who uses drugs abuses drugs, whether they are illicit or not.
@@steinarjonsson_ well said I agree.
I suffer from addiction am very aware and still struggle to break the cycle
i found this interesting:
1:51 _"To keep dopamine neurons in check, inhibitory neurons keep the brakes on until something good comes along. Just like the pain neuron, these neurons are covered in opioid receptors. When Susan takes the painkiller prescribed by her doctor the opioid receptors turn off the inhibitory neurons & release the brake on the dopamine neurons."_
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That was quite wierd for me, isn't dopamine a inhibitive transmitter?
goes back to riding bike without elbow pads.
I'm hooked on every word. I read a book with similar content, and I'm completely hooked on every word. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
Wow!!!!!! That's great explanation with great animation
Perfect animation
this video is animation masterpiece! i thoroughly enjoyed watching the video. it is beneficial, educational, motivational, and beautiful!
3:10 It’s crazy how they downplaying The addictiveness of painkillers, and they just blame it on the individual
Excellent video. Thank you.
The more interesting question --- merely hinted at --- concerns the genetic/environmental factors that predispose some individuals to developing addictions.
I believe a sense of belonging, recognition, purpose, dignity and community, which all ultimately stem from material well-being, play a big part in the susceptibility to getting addicted. The system we live in is in decline and can't support basic material well-being of large amounts of people; this is causing high rates of drug addiction and suicide.
@@Zayden. Actually, it's transpires that at the core of addiction lies the need for a dopamine fix --- in other words, genetic. The 25:50;25 incidence of alcoholic : take it or leave it : teetotal behavior in Vervets confirms the genetic predisposition.
@@tammcd if its purely genetic disposition we wouldn't see such drastic changes in rates of addiction and suicide, since genes stay more or less constant.
@@Zayden. Beware assuming universals --- I did NOT write "purely genetic".
'genes stay more or less constant" Are you hinting at the impact of epigenetic markers?
"drastic changes in rates of addiction and suicide" Are you assuming that behavior and affect are not impacted by environment?
As with most brain-related manifestations, addiction is probably the result of the environment's interacting with genetic predisposition. In so far as almost-identical environments do not generate identical responses, the key factor appears to be genetic predisposition.
@@tammcd i'm saying that there's no evidence that genetic predisposition to addiction suddenly changed, and that's why we're seeing lots of addiction. Instead there's tons of evidence that there's socioeconomic decay taking place, so the environment changes are causing more suicide and addiction. Genes interacted in a certain way for a while, then have started interacting differently, due to the decaying socioeconomic environment.
great animation
the brain is so magical
Thank you for this wonderful video! I'm a teen and this video made me highly resistant to take opoids. :)
Una animación asombrosa acompañada de una asombrosa explicación.
A Korean-American internist I read on that listening to music causes delta phospho to be released and that studying while listening to music makes you addicted to studying due to 'cross sensitization', do you think that is a logical claim?
I wonder if the substance called delta-phosbi is secreted by listening to music.
Prescription opioids, street Opioids, and benzodiazepines are highly addictive. Kratom is far less addictive. Kratom is an effective painkiller that's natural and doesn't have the side effects that opiates have. Kratom is only as addictive as coffee. Kratom gives mild to moderate mood lift, energy, relaxation, and pain killing effects without stopping your breathing. It's impossible to take too much Kratom because if you take too much, you will get nauseous and vomit.
I am happy for Susan, but what about those people who do not require opioids for pain, but rather try it recreationally just for fun? What happens to them? Do they get addicted to?
Thabks beautiful explaination
I have been using this video for years to teach about SUD and Narcan- its just so good! Is there a possibility of getting it in Spanish?
I was and relapse about a week ago for 3 days I had to trash my pills in the toilet to quit stimulant addict how does it work?
Nice work ..looking forward to more videos
Amazing!
Uhhhhh, now I'm confused. With ephedrine, the science goes that long term use destroyed the shower heads on the neurons due to a high- non-stop of dopamine, which lead to a higher consumption after some time, not because the mechanism was trying to stop it. Shouldn't this be also the case for opioids?
Interesting.
can i addict myself into doing homework?
The relapse is real and gonna happen why not mention this
Thanks for mantioning this I relapsed recently and now I'm strugling to not buy more since
I feel like this video could have spent more time on what recovery can look like. Just briefly mentioning "setbacks" Is almost pigeonholing lots of collective trauma of being treated like a number. Clean houses are far worse recovery places for people than rehabilitation centers.
"Susan then fell over and broke her pelvis after 2 minutes"
to be continued...
she found a nice 'doctor' who prescribed her oxycontin.... and the cycle begins....
It’s disempowering to call the symptoms “unbearable”. Instead we should call it “uncomfortable” or “painful”. We shouldn’t make people feel helpless as though they are “genetically” doomed without the help of medication. Yes, definitely a person who is addicted should seek help and therapy, and even medicine may help. But this is a negative way to look at addictions. We should instead empower people to conquer addictions with positivity.
I found it to be validating, and therefore, helpful. Withdrawals do feel unbearable at times and many people stigmatize addiction as being easier to “just quit” or “just stop”. So it gives voice to the real pain many people struggle to express.
I agree
Uncomfortable is invalidating, but I agree with painful
@@letsreadtextbook1687 I think that is fine, to call it pain if you prefer that. And you know better what you experienced. The point is not to invalidate a person's experience. But even if a person is a victim, for the person to continuously tell themselves the victim story is very disempowering because all that is there in that story is hopelessness. It doesn't lead to recovery or good outcomes. That's the danger of speaking about addictions as "unbearable". There should be a balance between empathizing with yourself so you don't over-shame or over-guilt yourself because that is also harmful, and taking responsibility. When we take more responsibility we start to regain control again. It's very important to tell someone who is addicted to something that every use of a drug or bad habit comes from their free will. Otherwise if they don't believe that, they will self victimize themselves into relapsing over and over
@@cyclonemt Genuine question for you, are you speaking from experience?
The conclusion I understand:
*You should not bike.*
This is exceptional. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was nothing short of exceptional. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
Some of these animations are very factual and some are kindergarten level. Inappropriate to present both as equally accurate
everybody know how people look like
So the medicine fucks her up, then she's given more medication to help her? Eh yeah, makes sense
our Brain is still like a BlackHole
susan got a phatty on that bike nfs
Genetics, bull shit!!!
Exactly
Why is Susan pink and shaped weirdly
Why not