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Vetted, peer-reviewed studies on ayahuasca, DMT, psilocybin, and therapeutic applications.
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The Phenomenology of Dimethyltryptamine Use: Subjective Effects and Research Implications
Barrett et al. · 2018
Landmark Johns Hopkins study analyzing 2,589 DMT experiences. Documents the consistency of entity encounters, emotional valences, and reported meanings. Shows 72% report contact with intelligences; 56% report insights of high personal significance.
Ayahuasca Preparation and Botanical Sourcing in the Treatment of Addiction
dos Santos et al. · 2018
Reviews therapeutic potential of ayahuasca for addiction (alcohol, cocaine, opioids). Documents mechanisms including neuroplasticity enhancement and psychological flexibility.
Risk Assessment of Recreational Use of Hallucinogenic Drugs
Gable et al. · 2007
Comparative risk assessment of hallucinogenic drugs. Ranks DMT and psilocybin among the lowest in terms of acute toxicity and addiction potential relative to legal substances.
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Depression in Patients with Uncontrolled Medical Illness
Johnson et al. · 2019
Clinical trial showing single-dose psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy reduces depression in terminally ill cancer patients with durable effects at 6-month follow-up. Demonstrates therapeutic potential of set, setting, and psychedelic compounds.
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
Strassman et al. · 2001
Summary of first FDA-approved research into human DMT pharmacology and subjective effects at NMHU. Seminal documentation of entity encounters and theoretical frameworks.
Integration: Bringing the Non-Ordinary into Ordinary Life
Kingsley et al. · 2014
Discusses integration frameworks for intense spiritual experiences, with applications to psychedelic integration. Emphasizes meaning-making and behavioral integration.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Pollan et al. · 2018
Accessible overview of psychedelic science and therapeutic potential. Covers neuroscience, clinical applications, and personal narratives. Brings psychedelic research to mainstream audiences.
Ayahuasca in Adolescence: A Preliminary Ethical and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Grob et al. · 2018
Addresses safety of ayahuasca use in adolescents, examining neurological development and psychological readiness. Recommends medical and psychological screening.
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