So far, what we understand about psychedelics is that they work like (and mimic) one of the brain's most important neurotransmitters: Serotonin. This precious little molecule is important for many

processes

in the brain including overall well-being and happiness. One of the more curious natures of psychedelics is that classic psychedelic molecules (LSD molecule, Psilocybin Molecule) very closely resemble the serotonin molecule in their structure. Another curious nature of psychedelics is that since they mimic serotonin, they stimulate a serotonin receptor called 5-HT2A, which is located in the

(which just so happens to be just behind our "third eye." Coincidence? I think not). Stimulation of this receptor in the prefrontal cortex leads to brain growth, connection, and activity, and also leads to increased memory, cognition, and learning. Lastly, another curious nature of psychedelics (and personally my favorite!) is that it causes sections of your brain that don't normally communicate-

. This is arguably the most important factor for psychedelics, as this can lead to new neural connections allowing people to defeat cognitive ailments such as depression, psychological addiction, anxiety, PTSD, stuttering, etc. The war on drugs that started back in the 1960s and 70's completely obliterated any sort of legitimate scientific research on the benefits of psychedelic use, and even though we are seeing somewhat of a renaissance on the matter, we still have so much more to learn.

prefrontal cortexto start communicating with each other