Researching psychedelics and dmt with rick strassman youtube. Opponents and supporters of abortion rights may find fault with my proposal that a pineal dmt release at fortynine days after conception marks the entrance of the spirit into the fetus. The spirit molecule, dmt and the soul of prophecy, and inner paths to outer space. Rick strassman explains why dmt is the spirit molecule.
A new science of spiritual revelation in the hebrew bible kindle edition by strassman m. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans as well as in numerous species of plants. The spirit molecule which summarizes his academic research into dmt. Strassman also believes that socalled alien abduction experiences are brought on by accidental releases of dmt. The nature of its existence, or raison detre, is undetermined. The spirit molecule, as the start of what were now calling the psychedelic renaissance. Rick strassman conducted the first governmentsanctioned, human psychedelic research with dmt. Meetings with the ancient teachers of mankind, and also frequently mentions it in his lectures. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm. The spirit molecule, but dmt and the soul of prophecy comfortably surpasses it by taking the work forward in. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences. A collection of projects, organizations, websites, artists and more.
This book would have formed the basis for my own vision quest had it only been written earlier, but it shines with fascination to minds of all ages. In his experiments giving dmt to volunteers rick strassman found that it allowed them to enter entirely different realms. 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. Rick strassman set the bar very high with his brilliant dmt. Leading the effort to illuminate this fascinating area of study is dr. Dmt and the soul of prophecy book by rick strassman. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the university of california san diego and was professor of psychiatry for eleven years at the university of new mexico. The spirit molecule rick strassman md performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the us in over 20 years. Vicki ecker strassman s psychonauts regularly found themselves hurtled into alien laboratories, hightech nurseries, and dayglo hieroglyphic hypercubes. Our hero, joseph levy, retains a clarity, humor and perspective through it all. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by warner bros distributing in fall, 2011. The spirit molecule a doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences rick strassman. The following statement about the films background is from producer dr.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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. Jun 18, 2018 welcome to the strange and fascinating topic of dmt. Rick strassman md dmt soul of prophecy part 1 youtube. The spirit molecule, interviewed by graham hancock, may 2019, sedona arizona. This research took place at the university of new mexicos school of medicine in albuquerque. Rick strassman s governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. The spirit molecule which has sold over 150,000 copies and was turned into a warner brothers documentary by the same name. Rick strassman returns with dmt and the soul of prophecy. The spirit molecule dmt and ayahuasca otherworld mystery. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of. If you continue to use this site you accept the use of cookies. May 15, 2011 dmt is a naturally occurring in plants and humans in the pineal gland compound that is a strong psychedelic.
The spirit molecule, but dmt and the soul of prophecy comfortably surpasses it by taking the work forward in exciting and unexpected directions. He wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 65. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback or softback by strassman, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Strassman s research serves as the narrative backbone for the spirit molecule. 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.
Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman home facebook. Rick strassman s government sanctioned human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, achievements, and inconceivable realizations. In his book, released as a documentary in 2010, strassman writes about the profound, spiritual experiences that subjects had on dmt. This is a very interesting documentary about dmt, a psychedelic hormoneneurotransmitter that exists in the human body naturally, and is also found in many living organisms around the world. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio book. Rick strassman conducted human experiments with dmt in the 1990s. Beyond all limitations of space and time, dmt is a deep dive down a rabbit hole into the unknown, into the infinite mysteries of life itself. Dmt is a naturally occurring in plants and humans in the pineal gland compound that is a strong psychedelic.
The film presents an intriguing discourse on the science of the soul, and will undoubtedly open pandoras box. Rick strassmans pioneering research work with dmt, a natural psychedelic drug. The art i produce is a practical form of magic that provides physical access to the imaginary realm. This book is deeply compelling, groundbreaking, thought provoking, and important. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman. It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. This is a story that will leave us laughing at the absurdity of lifes twists and turns, while giving us a window into the faith that endures through challenge. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback december 1, 2000. Rick strassman author, arthur morey narrator, tantor audio publisher try audible free. His research involved the powerful naturallyoccurring compound, dmt n,ndimethyltryptamine. During the projects five years, i administered approximately 400 doses of dmt to 60 human volunteers. The spirit molecule, entitled dmt and the soul of prophecy. Rick strassman, the authority on dmt and the pineal gland our guest and guide, rick strassman, is a medical doctor psychiatrist best known for authoring the book dmt.
This research was documented in his book, dmt the spirit molecule and featured in the documentary by that same name. The spirit molecule from the worlds largest community of readers. So it was a real pleasure to see the video below posted online, in which graham hancock interviews rick strassman about dmt, and how his thinking about it has evolved over the past three decades. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic. The spirit molecule in 1990, i began the first new human research with psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, drugs in the united states in over 20 years. The spirit molecule a doctors revolutionary research into the biology of near. After twenty years of intermission, strassman was the first person in the united states to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on dmt. Strassman also believes that alien abduction experiences are. Nov 24, 2010 this metadocumentary covers the scene of the premiere, including interviews with. Written by rick strassman, narrated by arthur morey. Rick strassman march 26, 2015 this is an unofficial page, any messages sent here will not be received by dr. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals.
May 28, 2015 may 2015 rick strassman md records the first half of a talk he gave at the ark bookstore in santa fe may 18, 2015, describing his new book, dmt and the soul of prophecy. Melatonin does not impair corticotropin response of isolated pituitary neuroendocrinology letters 10. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman, arthur morey, et al. The spirit molecule, which was inspired by my 2001 book of the same name. Rick strassman, md, is an associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico. Rick strassman biological mechanisms of dmt youtube.
A doctors revolutionary research into the dmt molekula duszy. Rick strassman tells graham hancock how a dmt trip with. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead 1964. Rick strassman s government sanctioned human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, achievements, and inconceivable. These realms seem to be something akin to what you might imagine an alien or spirit world would be like. Oct 10, 2014 rick strassman, the first man to ever run a clinical study of the effects of dmt, returns to the subject with a new book that examines the dmt state and biblical prophecy. Today i began the process of turning joseph levy escapes death, my. The spirit molecule a new documentary written and directed by mitch schultz. Rick strassman is an american clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. A fundamental role of dmt in our consciousness is suggested by the brains actively transporting dmt into its confines, using precious energy. Nov 30, 2016 his groundbreaking research on dmt in the 1990s broke the decadeslong gap in psychedelic research that came after the post60s backlash against psychedelic drugs, and it lead to the widely successful book and documentary dmt.
At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. His groundbreaking research on dmt in the 1990s broke the decadeslong gap in psychedelic research that came after the post60s backlash against psychedelic drugs, and it lead to the widely successful book and. The spirit molecule audiobook by rick strassman audible. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. Rick strassman invites us on a harrowing journey through the ordinary dangers we all face. The spirit molecule, and coauthor of inner paths to outer space, lives in taos, new mexico, and is clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. Many pinpoint strassmans study, which later inspired his wellknown book, dmt. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman overview a clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. The book is simply dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. The spirit molecule, this documentary further explores his studies by bringing in various experts to discuss their thoughts on this somewhat taboo topic. Rick strassman explains why dmt is the spirit molecule psychiatrist dr. Less than 50,000 years ago humans had no art, no religion, no sophisticated symbolism, no innovative thinking.
Strassman also believes that socalled alien abduction. A model for the study of the acute effects of melatonin in man. Nov 23, 2016 an investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. This metadocumentary covers the scene of the premiere, including interviews with. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences audio cd published march 28th 2011 by tantor media audio cd, 0 pages. The spirit molecule, and coauthor of inner paths to outer space, lives in gallup, new mexico, and is clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. Graham hancock discussed dmt in his book supernatural. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback. Rick strassmans pioneering research work with dmt, a natural psychedelic. Sep 01, 2014 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. This video clip is from the newly released documentary dmt.
These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. 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. Strassmans research serves as the narrative backbone for the spirit molecule. Written by rick strassman, audiobook narrated by arthur morey. Aug 11, 2015 he wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. Dmt may be a spirit molecule, naturally produced and capable of transporting us to different states of mind and unimaginable realms of experience. Dmt was first chemically synthesized in 1931 and is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter serotonin. We use cookies to ensure the best experience possible. However, if i did not describe all the ideas behind the dmt studies, and the entire range of our volunteers experiences, i would not be telling the entire tale.