don't be dumb, follow harm reduction advice, get to know the drug in and out before doing it, don't just randomly take any drug someone offers you (even if they are a good person you have no idea they may no know something is wrong with the drug), don't do "research chemicals" as they can be dangerous and not enough research has been done on them, etc. because this site doesn't have all the answers. ALWAYS have a "babysitter" to watch you just in case something happens no matter if you have done it once or a zillion times. That's how people die. They think they will be fine and THAT'S when something goes wrong. Don't be afraid to call 911 if something does happen. Don't be stupid.
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(Neuro)chemistry:This is your brain on drugs
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An aphrodisiac is a substance that, when consumed, increases sexual desire. Aphrodisiacs are distinct from substances that address fertility issues such as impotence or secondary sexual (dys)function such as ED.
The name comes from the Greek ἀφροδισιακόν, aphrodisiakon, i.e. "sexual, aphrodisiac", from aphrodisios, i.e. "pertaining to Aphrodite", the Greek goddess of love.- Wikipedia
The terms empathogen and entactogen are used to designate a class of psychoactive drugs that produce experiences of emotional communion, oneness, relatedness, emotional openness—in short empathy or sympathy—as particularly observed and reported for experiences with MDMA (ecstasy). -Wikipedia
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Serotonin
- "Serotonin (/ˌsɛrɵˈtoʊnɨn/, /ˌsɪr-/) or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), blood platelets, and the central nervous system (CNS) of animals, including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness.Approximately 90% of the human body's total serotonin is located in the enterochromaffin cells in the GI tract, where it is used to regulate intestinal movements.The serotonin is secreted luminally and basolaterally which leads to increased serotonin uptake by circulating platelets and activation after stimulation, which gives increased stimulation of myenteric neurons and gut mobility. The remainder is synthesized in serotonergic neurons of the CNS, where it has various functions. These include the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep. Serotonin also has some cognitive functions, including memory and learning. Modulation of serotonin at synapses is thought to be a major action of several classes of pharmacological antidepressants." - Wikipedia
- BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH Serotonin and Behavior by Viatcheslav Wlassoff, PhD - "Defects in one of the serotonin receptors, 5-HT 1A, are known to lead to the increased anxiety. The decrease of the level of serotonin generated by the action of enzyme monoaminooxidase A is associated with violent behavior and antisocial personality disorder. Increased level of serotonin during early life, caused by decreased activity of this enzyme, seems to be linked with the higher risk of violent behavior and aggression in the adulthood...."
Dopamine
- "Dopamine is commonly associated with the 'pleasure system' of the brain, providing feelings of enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate us to do, or continue doing, certain activities. Certainly dopamine is released (particularly in areas such as the nucleus accumbens and striatum) by naturally rewarding experiences such as food, sex, abuse of drugs and neutral stimuli that become associated with them. This theory is often discussed in terms of drugs (such as cocaine) which seem to directly produce dopamine release in these areas, and in relation to neurobiological theories of addiction, which argue that these dopamine pathways are pathologically altered in addicted persons.However, the idea that dopamine is the 'reward chemical' of the brain now seems too simple as more evidence has been gathered. Dopamine is known to be released when unpleasant or aversive stimuli are encountered, suggesting that it is not only associated with 'rewards' or pleasure. Also, the firing of dopamine neurons occur when a pleasurable activity is expected, regardless of whether it actually happens or not. This suggests that dopamine may be involved in desire rather than pleasure. Drugs that are known to reduce dopamine activity (e.g. antipsychotics) have been shown to reduce people's desire for pleasurable stimuli, despite the fact that they will rate them as just as pleasurable when they actually encounter or consume them. It seems that these drugs reduce the 'wanting' but not the 'liking', providing more evidence for the desire theory.Other theories suggest that the crucial role of dopamine may be in predicting pleasurable activity. Related theories argue that dopamine function may be involved in the salience ('noticeableness') of perceived objects and events, with potentially important stimuli (including rewarding things, but also things which may be dangerous or a threat) appearing more noticeable or more important. This theory argues that dopamine's role is to assist decision making by influencing the priority of such stimuli to the person concerned." - Wikipedia
- "Dopamine is commonly associated with the 'pleasure system' of the brain, providing feelings of enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate us to do, or continue doing, certain activities. Certainly dopamine is released (particularly in areas such as the nucleus accumbens and striatum) by naturally rewarding experiences such as food, sex, abuse of drugs and neutral stimuli that become associated with them. This theory is often discussed in terms of drugs (such as cocaine) which seem to directly produce dopamine release in these areas, and in relation to neurobiological theories of addiction, which argue that these dopamine pathways are pathologically altered in addicted persons.However, the idea that dopamine is the 'reward chemical' of the brain now seems too simple as more evidence has been gathered. Dopamine is known to be released when unpleasant or aversive stimuli are encountered, suggesting that it is not only associated with 'rewards' or pleasure. Also, the firing of dopamine neurons occur when a pleasurable activity is expected, regardless of whether it actually happens or not. This suggests that dopamine may be involved in desire rather than pleasure. Drugs that are known to reduce dopamine activity (e.g. antipsychotics) have been shown to reduce people's desire for pleasurable stimuli, despite the fact that they will rate them as just as pleasurable when they actually encounter or consume them. It seems that these drugs reduce the 'wanting' but not the 'liking', providing more evidence for the desire theory." - Dopamine Neurotransmitter @ Ppsychology World
- "also known as β-phenylethylamine (β-PEA) and 2-phenylethylamine is an organic compound and a natural monoamine alkaloid, a trace amine, and also the name of a class of chemicals with many members that are well known for their psychoactive and stimulant effects.Phenylethylamine functions as a monoaminergic neuromodulator and, to a lesser extent, a neurotransmitter in the human central nervous system. It is biosynthesized from the amino acid L-phenylalanine by enzymatic decarboxylation via the enzyme aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase.In addition to its presence in mammals, phenethylamine is found in many other organisms and foods, such as chocolate, especially after microbial fermentation. It is sold as a dietary supplement for purported mood and... therapeutic benefits; however, orally ingested phenethylamine experiences extensive first-pass metabolism by monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) and then aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), which metabolize it into phenylacetic acid. This prevents significant concentrations from reaching the brain when taken in low doses.The group of phenethylamine derivatives is referred to as the phenethylamines. Substituted phenethylamines, substituted amphetamines, and substituted methylenedioxyphenethylamines (MDxx) are a series of broad and diverse classes of compounds derived from phenethylamine that include empathogens, stimulants, psychedelics, anxiolytics (hypnotics) and entactogens, as well as anorectics, bronchodilators, decongestants, and antidepressants, among others." - Wikipedia
- @ Erowid (talks positive about drug use, warning)
- The Love Drug @ Premiere Exhibitions
- The High of Being in Love by Frédérique Herel
- Love Chemicals: Love Chemicals and Chemistry of Love @ About
- PEA - The Hormone of Love by Dario Nardi, Ph.D.
- THE LOVE DRUG by Joe Kort
- Foods With Phenylethylamine @ liveStrong
- Chemistry Of Love @ASDN
- These Simple Posters Brilliantly Display The Effects Of Various Drugs @ Time Wheel
- Watch Weed 3: The Marijuana Revolution
- Watch series High Profits on CNN
- Beginner’s Guide To The Endocannabinoid System — The Reason Our Bodies So Easily Processes Cannabis Photo by Jan Faukner.
- Watch the From Neurons to Nirvana: The Great Medicines documentary
- Yohimbe Bark Extract as a Sexual Stimultant – Aphrodisiacs for Men from FutureScopes
- What is Yohimbe?
- 5 Herbs to Help Erectile Dysfunction from Health Line
- Maca: Peru's Natural Viagra @ How Stuff Works
- Ancient drugs - History Channel
- Best Natural Ecstasy Alternative!! by Tyler Weathers
- Sensual Health elixirs @ Evolver Apothecary
- Be Well Red teas
- get passionate® - No.17 Herb Tea for the Libido - by Be Well Red teas
- What is GHB?
- What are entactogens?
- Molecule Jewelry