Mark Reybrouck

Is music a drug? How music listening may trigger neurochemical responses in the brain

Musicae Scientiae March 18, 2024 Mark Reybrouck, Edith van Dyck 6 citations

In this article, we explore the idea that music listening can achieve neurological and psychological effects that are somewhat similar to those facilitated by psychoactive substances. To motivate this claim, we delve into the mechanisms behind music perception, psychoactive substance use, and their mutual relationship, relying on recent developments in psychedelic therapy and...