Smart Drug Smarts

There are times when social remembering can make our memories less accurate.  However, by following the right strategies when remembering together -- creating a sort of "extended mind" -- we can improve our recall, particularly if those doing the remembering are part of a long-term partnership. The post #115: Collaborative Recall appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Is there a scalable way for people to benefit from others' experience without having to comb through Reddit threads and best-guess which writers' stories applied to them? Garrett Ruhland's search for a solution led to the formation of his company, Modern AlkaMe. The post #114: Modern AlkaMe + Personalized Neuroscience appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

The fallout from porn addiction goes beyond sexual dysfunction -- way beyond. The brain's dopamine system is the major motivational system for everything we do. Desensitizing it with surging arousal from porn can cause the brain to lower its overall sensitivity in all areas of life. The post #113: Porn Addiction and the Brain appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Anthony Sims and Gary Demerjian are probably the two leading practitioners of the treatment of neurological conditions with mouth-worn orthodontic appliances -- based on soothing irritated nerves in the jaw to alleviate symptoms throughout the body. The post #112: Strange Bedfellows: Orthodontics and Neurology appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Jesse speaks with futurist and author Calum Chase about his book Surviving AI, and the increasing impacts of artificial intelligence on business, society, and humanity itself. The post #111: Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Jesse is joined by Dr. Jim Adams from the USC School of Pharmacy for a far-ranging discussion about traditional plant medicines. The post #110: Plant Medicines appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

For our first episode of 2016, we talk about habit formation, the use of external modalities along with ideal ways to implement changes in your habits. The post #109: Habit appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Get your smartypants ready for our year-end finale as Jesse and Dr. Edward Calabrese dive into the world of Hormesis and dose-response thresholds. The post #108: Hormesis appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Join Jesse and the founders of Brain.fm and explore the science behind audio brainwave training and the potential for its development. The post #107: Brainwave Entrainment appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Dr. Richard Cytowic joins Jesse this week to demystify Synesthesia and shed some light on this incredible quirk of human evolution. The post #106: Synesthesia appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Whether you’re complete strangers or bosom buddies with the Racetam family, Jesse and Dr. Andrew Hill will make you feel welcome and get you introduced to everybody. The post #105: The Racetam Family appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Join Jesse and Prof. Vincent Clark for a spirited discussion about the emerging field of electroceuticals and magnetoceuticals. The post #104: Electroceuticals appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Join Jesse & attorney Lawrence Walters for an in-depth look at the gray market for pharmaceuticals - the regulations and risks involved in health and privacy. The post #103: The Gray Market appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Can "motivational" chemicals reduce people's inherent laziness about exercise, and make them form better health habits? Tune in and find out. The post #102: Chemical Willpower appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Jesse and a small cadre of DIY enthusiasts attempt to alter their consciousness through a process known in psychology circles as "Holotropic Breathwork." The post #101: Holotropic Breathwork – Real-world Results appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

In episode 100 IQ meters spike up to dangerously high levels, as Jesse is joined by Rick Rosner - who ranks second in The World Genius Directory. The post #100: Card-carrying Genius appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Join Jesse and Brad Burge from MAPS for an engaging discussion about the current state of affairs with psychedelics. Are the winds of change blowing? The post #099: Psychedelics – New Perspective appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

In episode #98 Jesse throws four prescribed Adderall users into the mix who talk about their experiences with the drug and weigh the pros and cons. The post #098: Adderall Perspectives appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

Jesse and Prof. Con Stough discuss the emotional aspects of intelligence - recognizing and managing them along with improving your emotional self-awareness. The post #097: Emotional Intelligence appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.

In Chapter 3 of the Know Your Neurotransmitter series Jesse and Prof. Clare Stanford examine Noradrenaline - the lesser-known chemical cousin to Adrenaline. The post #096: Know Your Neurotransmitters: Noradrenaline appeared first on Smart Drug Smarts.