Psychedelic Brain Science
Psychedelic Brain Science
Psychedelic Brain Science
Polysubstance Use, Psychedelics & Social Withdrawal ft. Dr. Leah Salinsky
45 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2026 at 4:37 pm.
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In this episode, Dr. J is joined by Dr. Leah Salinsky, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Washington. They discuss the role of serotonin in addiction, the importance of drug discrimination models, and the unique interactions between psychedelics and opioids. Leah shares insights from her current research on polysubstance use, some unpublished findings, and the potential of psychedelics to reverse social deficits associated with substance use disorders.For her recent publications discussed in this episode:

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