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Opioids and Opiates: Endorphin Receptors, Analgesia, and Dependence
Examine how exogenous opiates and synthetic opioids bind to mu-opioid receptors to mimic endogenous endorphins, produce analgesia, and induce severe physical dependence.
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Altered States: Hypnosis, Meditation, and Psychoactive Drugs
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Analyze how psychological techniques and psychoactive substances alter neurochemistry, perception, and states of conscious awareness.
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