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NEW Religious Drug Experiment is Trying to Bring GOD Back | Matthew Johnson

2025-08-11 Entertainment
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Investigating Psychedelic Science, Historical Drug Use, and Neuropharmacology with Dr. Matthew Johnson

Understand the ethical controversies within major psychedelic research studies and explore how drugs like cocaine, Adderall, and psilocybin pharmacologically impact behavior, belief, and brain function.

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  • Front-load the ethical issues discovered during the Johns Hopkins clergy study, where undisclosed funder involvement as guides compromised the blinding protocol.
  • Explore the severe subjective risks of psychedelics, including temporary existential crises or dangerous misconceptions of physical ability (e.g., believing one can fly).
  • Analyze the behavioral economics of stimulant use, detailing how dopamine dysregulation impacts creativity versus task focus, and contrast this with nicotine’s unique addictive pathway.
  • Examine historical government programs (CIA, Army) that illegally researched mind-altering substances for warfare and control, underscoring the need for scientific transparency.

The discussion centers on the Johns Hopkins clergy study, detailing funding issues where donors acted as guides without IRB approval. Following this, the conversation covers the known risks of psychedelics and delves into stimulant pharmacology, neuroplasticity, and historical clandestine drug testing. Key takeaways emphasize that valid research must study the dark side alongside therapeutic potential, viewing addiction as a stuck, self-reinforcing suboptimal thought pattern.

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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 LISTEN ON Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4VTLG0HiIZaCjH9gE6NFPq Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1441238966 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 - Coca1ne / s3x research 02:50:12 - The ultimate goal of psychedelics

Top Comments (10)

@ButlersDMTFieldGuide 2025-08-12

Thank you for the recent string of resposible, intelligent, and open-minded discussions about psychedelics. You have had on some really great guests on recently.. Matthew Johnson included. Appreciate your dedication to the subject and for your interest in the mental health aspect.

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@dannyjones 2025-08-11

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@MrDBcooper77 2025-08-11

There are still several products in your local grocery store they are probably testing on you…😂

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@princevince613 2025-08-12

MJ: Dexter Thorpin (Dextroathorphan) DJ: …Who?! 😂

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@BuffaloCheeseburger1 2025-08-11

Aye I work with this Brodi😂😂😂

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@AfterDark6 2025-08-15

I took a shot everytime he said “like” I’m now drunk 2 mins in 😂

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@stevee.7419 2025-08-12

Great Discussion. Thank you, Dr. Matthew Johnson, and Danny.

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@Sol-i2j 2025-08-12

A friend psychiatrist told me that people with a ptsd diagnosis are more likely to have a bad experience with Marijuana and psychedelics, and veterans with bad childhoods are more likely to develop ptsd after combat. This guy is right. Mental illness patients are used for nefarious purposes because nobody will believe them. Sad. And I subscribed! I watched for a little while before making the decision.😊

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@J0hnnyBlueJay 2025-08-17

I want to see an individual investigate a haunted location (overnight Channel or Sam and Colby) while a person is on a psychedelic and see if there is more activity at the location.

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@jifiewithablickie 2025-09-21

Im surprised how little we've made progress on psychedelics considering the positive qualities ( spiritual enlightenment, low risk of abuse , etc )

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