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Essays on drug tolerance

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Sep 13, 2022ACX

Unpredictable Reward, Predictable Happiness

Scott examines two types of happiness - one affected by predictability and one that persists - through various examples and neuroscientific concepts.

23 min read 3,488 words

Apr 28, 2021ACX

Nootropics Survey 2020 Results

Scott Alexander presents results from his 2020 nootropics survey, covering effectiveness ratings, tolerance, and user experiences with various substances.

13 min read 1,949 words

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Aug 15, 2016SSC

Tolerance Troubles

Scott Alexander explores the complexities and inconsistencies of drug tolerance in psychiatry, highlighting how different drugs can produce varying tolerance effects across individuals.

14 min read 2,119 words

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