#322 - Priests on Psychedelic Drugs: The Governments Search for a New God | Dr. Matthew Johnson

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🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 180 minutes

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Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Matthew Johnson, PhD, is one of the world’s most accomplished scientists on the human effects of psychedelics and has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behavior. Dr. Johnson, an expert in behavioral pharmacology research, has decades of experience. In his most recent role, he served as a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine. SPONSORS https://morning.ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY to save 15% off your first order. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://x.com/Drug_Researcher FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Johns Hopkins Religious psychedelic study 12:01 - The dark side of psychedelics 18:10 - CIA's psychedelic "studies" 30:27 - Army's experimental drug warfare 42:02 - Adderall & dopaminergic drugs 49:33 - Why nicotine is so addictive 01:01:39 - Why psychedelics should be allowed in church 01:04:42 - The common core of all religions 01:13:50 - How drugs rewire the brain 01:24:26 - Best psychedelics for for therapeutic use 01:35:10 - Why most DMT users see the same thing 01:39:02 - Hidden human abilities that science can't detect 01:53:12 - Upgrading consciousness with psychedelics 02:00:49 - The science behind alcohol & coke 02:10:56 - Should all drugs be legalized? 02:21:39 - Elon Musk & Kanye drug use 02:29:00 - Psychological drugs & exorcisms 02:34:54 - Cocaine / sex research 02:50:12 - The ultimate goal of psychedelics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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