Rick strassman, takes the reader through a labyrinth of modern brain research, mindaltering drugs, administrative bureaucracy, political issues, alien encounters and mystical states of consciousn. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Do you ever feel like youre emotionally on a roller coaster. The spirit molecule by rick strassman ebook scribd. The book is simply marve dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences ebook written by rick strassman.
This was to be the first legal study of a psychedelic substance in humans for over 20 years. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperbackoriginal. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences, 320 pages, park street press, 2001, isbn 0892819278. The spirit molecule, a doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman.
The spirit molecule rick strassman md order from me and i will sign and inscribe your book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans as well as in. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences kindle edition by strassman, rick. Will be of great use both to researchers and clinicians, as well as to laypeople. Algernon pharmaceuticals launches stroke treatment. Of course, like many of the leftbrain md or phd authors, the first few hours of the audio book are spent laying out a scientific and educational foundation on the topic to be covered. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. Dmt is known as the spirit molecule and for good reason. There are also face to face interviews with several of the research subjects involved in strassmans dmt studies. Nov 10, 2020 why is dmt called the spirit molecule. The spirit molecule is a 2010 documentary film based on a book of the same name by dr. Strassmans research connects dmt with the pineal gland, considered by hindus to be the site of the seventh chakra and by ren.
He wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. Download dmt the spirit molecule books, a clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. Strassmans research connects dmt with the pineal gland, considered by hindus to be the site of the. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences deserves its long title. Almost 20 years after its publication dmt the spirit molecule has undoubtedly found its place among the classics of the psychedelic literature the author, psychiatrist dr. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary 15 dimethyltryptamine dmt is a naturallyoccurring tryptamine and potent psychedelic drug, found not only in many plants, but also in trace amounts in the human body where its natural function is undetermined. The spirit molecule by rick strassman offers his account of a large scale study on the effects of dmt on the human brain and psyche. The spirit molecule, this documentary further explores his studies by bringing in various experts to discuss their thoughts on this somewhat taboo topic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. He goes well beyond his remit as a scientist, both in terms of his grasp of the complex spiritual, therapeutic and paradigmatic issues that are raised, and in terms of the sensitivity and care with which the. An indepth look at the bizarre psychedelic drug known as the spirit molecule. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences audible audiobook unabridged. The spirit molecule 2001 has sold 250,000 copies, been translated into 12 languages, and is the basis of a successful independent documentary that he coproduced. It describes both the scientific process, and the novel outcomes and theories. The spirit molecule, a documentary based on strassmens nonfiction book of the same name. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dmt. The spirit molecule is a fascinating journey into the research of psychedelics. The spirit molecule by rick strassman audiobook audible. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback january 1, 2001 by rick strassman author.
We owe a debt of gratitude to strassman for persevering in the face of bureaucratic obstacles to conduct important research into the human pharmacology of dmt and elucidate it for the general public, in both scientific and humanistic terms. Directed by mitch schultz and starring joe rogan as narrator, the documentary deals primarily with the psychedelic and entheogenic drug n,ndimethyltryptamine dmt through the lens of interviews with those who have used the drug, either as part of strassmans scientific studies, or in. Almost 20 years after its publication dmt the spirit molecule has undoubtedly found its place among the classics of the psychedelic literature. Strassman wrote about his experiences and those of some of the volunteers in the experiment.
Rick strassman to undertake a fiveyear study of dmt n, ndimethyltryptamine at the university of new mexicos school of medicine in albuquerque. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the. The spirit molecule, strassman tells the story of how he came to be interested in psychedelics as neurochemcial tools to unlocking the mind and. The term stems from the reports of people who have used dmt, who often describe spiritual, mystical, or godlike encounters. No longer was this about junky creatives getting their fix. Dimethyltryptamine or dmt is a psychedelic drug that can induce out of body or near death experiences, intense hallucinations and even apparent alien abductions. The spirit molecule from the worlds largest community of readers. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences, by rick. This is one of the most fascinating books i have ever read.
Rick strassman, takes the reader through a labyrinth of modern brain research, mindaltering drugs, administrative bureaucracy, political issues, alien encounters and mystical states of consciousness. The spirit molecule book ignited psychedelic culture. Jonathan ott, author of the age of entheogens and hallucinogenic plants of north. Dmt the spirit molecule by rick strassman, dmt the spirit molecule book s available in pdf, epub, mobi format. Rick strassmans dmt the spirit molecule is a very special book that had a profound impact on both of our lives and worldviews. The book merchant jenkins 19 dornoch tce west end qld 4101. Overall an interesting book, and one of the few good books on psychedelic research. The spirit molecule as a vehicle, the pineal gland has become a popularly enigmatic organ that quite literally excretes mystery. The spirit molecule book by rick strassman official.
The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and ani. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences kindle edition print length. My primary problem with the book and this is obviously a debate strassman intended to spark is with the notion that there is a spirit molecule in the first place, never mind the argument about whether dmt is the best choice for that molecule. If you smoke it, you will appear to pass out for several minutes, where youll have euphoric insights. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death. Although all of us believed in the potentially beneficial properties of. Offering cuttingedge insights into this visionary domain, this book distills the potent exchange of ideas that occurred at tyringham hall, including presentations and discussions on dmt entities, the pineal gland, the possibility of dmt as a chemical messenger from an extraterrestrial civilization, the amazonian shamanic perspective on invisible entities, morphic resonance, and the science behind hallucinations. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio book. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the nature of reality, and spirituality. Dr rick strassman answers questions at psychedelic book club. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic research. Algernon pharmaceuticals launches stroke treatment clinical. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by warner bros distributing in fall, 2011. In the year 2000, psychologist and psychedelic researcher rick strassman authored a book called dmt.
A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audiobook. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm. Read download dmt the spirit molecule pdf pdf download.
The spirit molecule, a doctors revolutionary research into. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic. N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,n dmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. Thankfully, dmt the spirit molecule is written in an easytounderstand narrative style. The questions and possible explanations about the endogenous presence of dmt that he raises not only enlarge the discussion about psychedelics but also expand our understanding of the nature of consciousness. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences later printing by rick strassman isbn. The book gives a detailed account of the research, how it came to be, the difficulties in getting it started, and the outcomes. Rory spowers have entertainingly edited together an informative sutra of modern science meets mysterium tremendum.
Based on psychiatrist rick strassmans research in the 1990s on the effects of the psychedelic molecule dmt on humans, the book dmt. Dmt and the spirit moleculesthe connection between dmt and spirit molecules the connection between dmt and the spirit molecule tends to share the insight and the transformation of how the spirit work, of how dmt control the mindset and how it influences the body, you will also discover how dmt is made and the various component its made from the book s main focus revolves around. Nor would i be honest if i did not share my own speculations and theories based upon my decades of study, and listening to hundreds of dmt sessions. Rick strassman succeeded in reinstating the first federallyapproved study on a psychedelic substance in the u. Among its pages are a kaleidoscopic window onto hundreds of highdose dmt experiences. Dmt is one of the most powerful psychedelics on the planet, naturally occurring in many species of plants, and is thought to be released in tiny amounts in mammal brains. Audiobooks matching keywords dmt the spirit molecule. I had seen the dmt the spirit molecule video online, and wanted to listen more.
In november 1990 permission was finally granted to dr. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences, by rick strassman. In its extracted form, dmt is considered a powerful psychedelic drug and is considered highly illegal in most countries throughout the world. Strassmans book, the spirit molecule, was among the first serious studies in this field, advancing on anecdotal support from cultural icons such as burroughs and huxley. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of near. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences. This book focuses on the telling of the experiences that various humans have had with this molecule. It is used as a recreational psychedelic drug and prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. Great book, would highly recommend to anybody interested in the metaphysical nature of our reality. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical. Dmt the spirit molecule by rick strassman, dmt the spirit molecule books available in pdf, epub, mobi format.
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