torsdag 19 augusti 2010

Naturally in nature occurring psychedelic substances are non-addictive and rarely abused.

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Naturally in nature occurring psychedelic substances are non-addictive and rarely abused.

Psilocybin mushrooms (also known as 4-hydroxyl-dimethyltryptamine or 4-HO-DMT):
They do create short term increases in tolerance of users, thus making it difficult to abuse them since the more often they're taken, less effects take place. Poisonous (sometimes lethal) wild picked mushrooms can be easily mistaken for psilocybin mushrooms, but true psilocybin mushrooms are non-toxic, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a branch of the Center for Disease Control, rates psilocybin less toxic than aspirin. When psilocybin is ingested, it is broken down to produce psilocin, which is responsible for the hallucinogenic effects, which then acts as a partial agonist at the 5-HT and 5-HT serotoninreceptors in the brain. The mind-altering effects of psilocybin typically last anywhere from 3 to 8 hours; however, to individuals under the influence of psilocybin, the effects may seem to last much longer, since the drug can distort the perception of time.

As with many psychedelic substances, the effects of psychedelic mushrooms are subjective and can vary considerably among individual users. The mind altering effects of psilocybin-containing mushrooms typically last anywhere from 3 to 8 hours depending on dosage, preparation method, and personal metabolism. However, the effects can seem to last much longer due to psilocybin's ability to alter time perception.

Increased energy, increase of heart rate. Feelings of well-being and heightened perceptions. Pupil dilation, dissolution of stress, feelings of freedom. Loss of appetite, coldness in the extremities, muscle relaxation.

Noticeable changes to the audio, visual, and tactile senses may become apparent around an hour after ingestion. These shifts in perception, visually, include enhancement and contrasting of colours, strange light phenomena (such as auras or "halos" around light sources), increased visual acuity, surfaces that seem to ripple, shimmer, or breathe; complex open and closed eye visuals of form constants or images, objects that warp, morph, or change solid colors; a sense of melting into the environment, and trials behind moving objects. Sounds seem to be heard with increased clarity; music, for example, can often take on a profound sense of cadence and depth. Some users experience synesthesia, wherein they perceive, for example, a visualization of color upon hearing a particular sound.

As with other psychedelics, the experience, or "trip," is strongly dependent upon set and setting. A negative environment could likely induce a bad trip, whereas a comfortable and familiar environment would allow for a pleasant experience, although neither side of this binary is without exception.

Psilocybin mushrooms are regulated or prohibited in many countries, often carrying severe legal penalties (for example, the US, The UK and in Canada).
Psilocybin mushroom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_mushroom


The American banker and amateur mycologist R.Gordon Wasson and his wife Valentina discovered that the ancient religious practices of the Indians in a remote village of Mexico included ingestion of mushrooms. In 1957, they published an article in Life magazine (Seeking the Magic Mushroom), where they described the occurrence of hallucinatory experiences during these rituals. They were accompanied on a later expedition by the French mycologist Roger Heim, director of the Musée national d’histoire naturelle, when it was possible to identify several of the fungi as Psilocybe species. Heim was able to successfully cultivate the mushroom in France, and sent samples to the Swiss chemist Albert Hofman for analysis. Hofmann, who had in 1938 created LSD in his Sandoz laboratory, was the first to recognize the importance and chemical structure of the pure compounds he called psilocybin and psilocin. Leading a research group that was able to isolate and identify the compounds from Psylocybe Maxicana, Hofmann was aided in the discovery process by his willingness to ingest mushroom extracts. He and his colleagues later synthesized a number of compounds chemically related to the naturally occurring psilocybin:

These were essentially the same molecules except that: (1) the phosphoryl or hydroxy group at the top of the indole ring was moved around to other ring positions, and (2) different numbers of methyl groups (CH3) and other carbon chains were added to the side chains and to the nitrogen on the indole ring to see how these changes would affect psychoactivity.[
Two diethyl (two ethyl groups in place of the two methyl groups) analogs of psilocybin and psilocin were synthesized by Hofmann, 4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-diethyltryptamine, called CY-19, and 4-hydroxy-N,N-diethyltrypyamine, called CZ-74. Because their effects last only about three and a half hours (compared to roughly double that with psilocybin), they proved more manageable in European clinics using "psycholytic therapy"—psychotherapy in conjunction with the controlled use of psychedelics.

In the early 1960s, Harvard University became the testing ground of psilocybin, through the efforts of Timoty Leary and his associate Richard Alpert (now known as Ram Dass). Leary was able to obtain synthesized psilocybin from Hofmann through Hofmann's employer, Sandoz pharmaceutical (now Novartis). Although a number of experiments in the early 1960s demonstrated positive results using psilocybin in clinical psychiatry, the LSD hysteria of the times swept psilocybin along with it into the Schedule I category of illicit drugs in 1970. The 1970s would witness the emergence of psilocybin as the "entheogen of choice". This was due in large part to a wide dissemination of information on the topic, which even included fictional works such as those by Carlos Castaneda, and several books that taught the technique of growing one's own psilocybin mushrooms. One of the most popular of these books was produced under the pseudonyms O.T. Oss and O.N. Oeric by J. Bigwood, D.J. McKenna, K. Harrison McKenna and T.K. McKenna, entitled Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower's Guide. Over 100,000 copies had been sold by 1981.

Psilocybin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin

Ayahuasca (ayawaska pronounced [aja’ waska] in the Quecha language):
is any of various psychoactive infusions or decoctions prepared from the Banisteriopsis spp, vine, usually mixed with the leaves of dimethyltryptamine-containing species of shrubs from the Psycotria genus. The brew, first described academically in the early 1950s by Harvard ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes, who found it employed for divinatory and healing purposes by Amerindians of Amazonian Colombia, is known by a number of different names see below). A notable and puzzling property of ayahuasca is that neither of the ingredients cause any significant psychedelic effects when imbibed alone; they must be consumed together in order to have the desired effect (it should be noted, however, that as B. Caapi contains a MAOI, it does have some psychoactive effects.) How indigenous peoples discovered the psychedelic properties of the ayahuasca brew remains a point of contention in the scientific community.’
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayahuasca

N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT):
This drug is found not only in many plants, but also in trace amounts in the human body, where its natural function remains undetermined. Structurally, it is analogous to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) and other hallucinogenic tryptamines such as 5-MeO-DMT, bufotein (5-OH-DMT), and psilosilin (4-HO-DMT). DMT is created in small amounts by the human body during normal metabolism by the enzymetryptamine-N-methyltransferase. Many cultures, indigenous and modern, ingest DMT as a psychedelic, in either extracted or synthesized forms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyltryptamine

5-MeO-DMT (5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine):
Although similar in many respects to its close relatives DMT and bufotein (5-OH-DMT), the effects are typically not as visual. Some users report experiencing no visual effects from it even at very high doses. The onset of effects occurs within seconds after smoking/injecting, or minutes after insufflating, and the experience is sometimes described as similar to a near-death experience. Peak effects last for approximately 5-10 minutes when smoked. When insufflated, the peak effects are considerably less intense, but last for 15-25 minutes on average.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-MeO-DMT


5-hydroxy-DMT
(also known as bufotenine and cebilcin), or 5-hydroxy-dimethyltryptamine (5-HO-DMT), is a tryptamine related to the neurotransmitter serotenin. It is an alkaloid found in the skin of some species of toads; in mushrooms, higher plants, and mammals. The acute toxicity (LD50)) of bufotenin in rodents has been estimated at 200 to 300 mg/kg. Death occurs by respiratory arrest. Essentially non-active (entheogenically/psychedelically speaking) in humans, but in many animals, functions as a nerve toxin. Bufotenine is sometimes present in some extracts of N,N DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, but I believe it breaks down in the smoking/vaporizing process and is not taken into the body.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bufotenin

DMT: The Spirit Molecule Documentary
For release October 2010
http://www.youtube.com/dmttsm

The DMT Body
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0bFgon_33w&feature=related

Magic mushrooms on CNN - Long lasting positive effects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7yKpvBQhTw

Video - DMT - The Best All Natural Drug On The Planet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDSUjk1W4eM

Several speculative and yet untested hypotheses suggest that endogenous DMT, produced in the human brain, is involved in certain psychological and neurological states. DMT is naturally produced in small amounts in the brain and other tissues of humans and other mammals. Some believe it plays a role in mediating the visual effects of natural dreaming, and also near-death experiences, religious visions and other mystical states. A biochemical mechanism for this was proposed by the medical researcher J. C. Callaway, who suggested in 1988 that DMT might be connected with visual dream phenomena, where brain DMT levels are periodically elevated to induce visual dreaming and possibly other natural states of mind. A new hypothesis proposed is that in addition to being involved in altered states of consciousness, endogenous DMT may be involved in the creation of normal waking states of consciousness. It is proposed that DMT and other endogenous hallucinogens mediate their neurological abilities by acting as neurotransmitters at a sub class of the trace amine receptors; a group of receptors found in the CNS where DMT and other hallucinogens have been shown to have activity. Wallach further proposes that in this way waking consciousness can be thought of as a controlled psychedelic experience. It is when the control of these systems becomes loosened and their behavior no longer correlates with the external world that the altered states arise.

Dr. Rick Strassman, while conducting DMT research in the 1990s at the University of New Mexico, advanced the theory that a massive release of DMT from the pineal gland prior to death or near death was the cause of the near death experience (NDE) phenomenon. Several of his test subjects reported NDE-like audio or visual hallucinations. His explanation for this was the possible lack of panic involved in the clinical setting and possible dosage differences between those administered and those encountered in actual NDE cases. Several subjects also reported contact with 'other beings', alien like, insectoid or reptilian in nature, in highly advanced technological environments where the subjects were 'carried', 'probed', 'tested', 'manipulated', 'dismembered', 'taught', 'loved' and even 'raped' by these 'beings'.

Writers on DMT include Terence McKenna, Jeremy Narby and Graham Hancock. In his book Supernatural McKenna writes of his DMT experiences with less skepticism than most and often presume that the drug's "intoxication" is indicative of realms of consciousness equally as valid as waking-life if not more so. In his writings and speeches, he recounts encounters with entities he sometimes describes as "Self-Transforming Machine Elves" among equally colorful phrases. McKenna believed DMT to be a tool that could be used to enhance communication and allow for communication with other-worldly entities. Other users report visitation from external intelligences attempting to impart information. These Machine Elf experiences are said to be shared by many DMT users. From a researcher's perspective, perhaps best known is Dr. Rick Strassman's DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Dr. Strassman speculated that DMT is made in the pineal gland, largely because the necessary constituents (see methyltransferases) needed to make DMT are found in the pineal gland in substantially greater concentrations than any other part of the body.

DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences
http://www.amazon.com/DMT-Molecule-Revolutionary-Near-Death-Experiences/dp/0892819278

In Tryptamine Palace, James Oroc shares his personal experiences with 5-MeODMT, which led to a complete transformation of his understanding of himself and of the very fabric of reality. Driven to comprehend the transformational properties of this substance, Oroc combined extensive studies of physics and philosophy with the epiphanies he gained from his time at Burning Man. He discovered that ingesting tryptamines unlocked a fundamental human capacity for higher knowledge through direct contact with the zero-point field of modern physics, known to the ancients as the Akashic Field. In the quantum world of nonlocal interactions, the line between the physical and the mental dissolves. 5-MeO-DMT, Oroc argues, can act as a means to awaken the remarkable capacities of the human soul as well as restore experiential mystical spirituality to Western civilization.

Tryptamine Palace: 5-MeO-DMT and the Sonoran Desert Toad
http://www.amazon.com/Tryptamine-Palace-5-MeO-DMT-Sonoran-Desert/dp/1594772991/ref=pd_sim_b_8


5-MeO-DMT, the God Molecule with James Oroc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aofMiflSs&feature=related

Tryptamine Palace, An Interview with James Oroc
Interesting view where Oroc argues LSD longer term results in an inflated ego as well as the CIA involvement in the LSD 60ies movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qJ3mFXghHo

Terence Mckenna - 5-MeO-DMT & nnDMT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bliTmW_85ww&feature=related

The experience in short:

Psilocybin 4-HO-DMT – audio
N,N-DMT - Visual
5-MeO-DMT – light, feeling
Bufotenine, 5-HO-DMT - ?

How psychedelics in fact could have had a very significant role to play in the evolution of the human species.

The Stoned Ape theory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI9RoE4qt6E

Graham Hancock on natural drugs & consciousness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmDYoQfn5c0

Graham Hancock - DNA, LSD & Francis Crick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mbhhfDTSnQ&feature=related


A personal Conclusion

There sure are risks associated with the intake of these the above mentioned naturally occurring psychedelic substances (NB: I’m in this discussion not including chemically by man produced substances like e.g. LSD, MDMA/Extacy etc.). However these risks are not as most people today assume related to addiction or brain damage. In fact these above mentioned substances all are non addictive as well as naturally and since several thousands of years present in nature as well as our biology. DMT is produced in our body and it is assumed to be associated with our dream REM state at night as well as other natural phenomena related to very emotional or severe stress related situations. Possibly the phenomena of becoming “enlightened” could one way or the other be related to the body producing DMT. Clearly one important aspect related to these drugs is the radical reduction of the individual ego and the experience of “oneness” with the creation without individual limitations.

For these naturally occurring substances there really are no restrictions as such related to how much of the substance one is recommended to use. Abuse of these restrictions may as is the case related to 5-HO-DMT be lethal. However as this essentially is a non-active (entheogenically/psychedelically speaking) substance in humans, but in many animals where it functions as a nerve toxin, this isen’t really an issue. Bufotenine is sometimes present in some extracts of N,N DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, but it’s believed to breaks down in the smoking/vaporizing process and thus is not taken into the body.

For the other in humans active naturally active substances however there are no upper dosage limits as such. In many cases the general rule is that one starts to intake a particular volume and the following that experience one then from time to time reduce the intake levels so that then smaller and smaller volumes are needed over time. Psilocybins however do create short term increases in tolerance of users.

It could therefore be argued that the single most important issue and risk to consider when taking DMT substances more is related to the general setting and environment as well as individual, purpose, intention and mood of the participant. Thus a stressful environment as well as fear and anxiety in the person taking the medicine will result in a negative experience. As such then it’s in fact the participant him/herself that to the largest part dictates the outcome and stipulates possible risks associated with the experience.

It’s interesting to note that society allows for the usage of chemicals and drugs such as alcohol and psycopharmaca that all has in common it diminishes or numbs our sensing and awareness abilities. Drugs and unnatural chemicals such a Prozac and psycopharmaca are sold in huge quantities and generates huge tax incomes to the state while naturally occurring substances used for thousands of years with the sole purpose of expanding awareness and our consciousness are deemed illegal and banned.

Here a comparison and some insights from an experienced user:

“N,N-DMT is a highly visual medicine: probably the most radically visual out there. 5-MeO-DMT is actually a far more powerful entheogenic agent, but is less visual, by comparison. At high doses, it is definitely very visual, but it is more of a pure, clear crystalline/refracted rainbow light, whereas N,N-DMT is super high definition hyper neon colors and spectrums.

Really the main danger with taking really high doses of DMT and 5-MeO-DMT is that one, inexperienced users will have no idea what is happening to them or where they are, so it should always be supervised by a sitter, and two, there is a danger of heart/respiration difficulty if someone starts to get nervous or freak out.

However, I've done plenty of both medicines myself and have conducted many, many sessions with others, and have never encountered a medical problem of any kind, even in the most challenging circumstances.

My preference is decidedly for 5-MeO. It's direct energetic expansion into full God consciousness - no messing around in imaginary visual spaces (like with DMT) or visual elements to distract from the infinite feeling of unitary being.”

For more details related to the 5-MeO-DMT experience:

James Oroc - 'DMT The God Molecule' - Part 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4KnBU-XnXM

Some final remarks:

Robert Gable PhD: Psychologist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48MTqpL_vSk&feature=related

Neal Goldsmith PhD: Psychologist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emfD6__ZlQc&feature=related


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