Dr. Devin Effinger is a neuroscientist, pharmacologist, and founder of Voluntary Evolution, a platform dedicated to using neuroscience to drive recovery, resilience, and transformation. His work blends cutting-edge research with lived experience, making complex brain science accessible and actionable for individuals, clinicians, and organizations.

After surviving a traumatic brain injury and a decade-long heroin addiction, Devin entered long-term recovery and went on to earn his PhD in Pharmacology. His research focuses on the neurobiology of psychedelics, stress, and reward circuitry, and he has shared his expertise in both scientific and public forums worldwide.

Through NeuroRecovery, Devin delivers consulting and education for treatment centers, clinicians, and individuals seeking science-based strategies for healing. With PSIO, he is developing a pioneering app-based EEG neurofeedback platform that harnesses real-time brain activity to optimize recovery, resilience, and even psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Devin’s mission is clear: to help people override outdated brain patterns, harness neuroplasticity, and choose their own path of voluntary evolution.