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DMT therapy, application and history
Unfortunately illegal in the Netherlands
DMT Therapy (and Ayahuasca) has been illegal in the Netherlands since 2018. Only doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists affiliated with Universities or research institutions may offer this therapy as part of clinical trials.
DMT + dimethyltryptamine
Unfortunately, bringing your own DMT to your therapy session is also illegal. Therefore, we do not offer DMT therapy but we want to explain to you what it is and how it originated.
We are sticking to the 100% legal truffles for now.
DMT is also known as dimethyltryptamine. It is a hallucinogenic drug that has been used by various cultures since ancient times for ritual, spiritual and medicinal purposes. In recent decades, DMT has also become a subject of scientific research. In particular, research is now being conducted in the area of long-term therapy and treatment of mental illness.
DMT
History
DMT is a substance found in plants and animals. It is one of the most powerful hallucinogens and can produce strong visual, auditory and emotional effects. It has been used for thousands of years in various cultures, mainly in South America and Africa.
Ayahuasca
In South America, the active ingredient is extracted from plants used in shamanic rituals. Indigenous people consider Ayahuasca to be a sacred substance that helps find spiritual enlightenment and cure disease. Ayahuasca ceremonies are traditionally led by shamans.
They brew a tea from this and they guide participants through their experience. Ayahuasca contains the psychoactive compound dimethyltryptamine and MAO inhibitors. The Mao inhibitors keep the DMT from being broken down or regurgitated by the body immediately after ingestion. Vomiting is a common occurrence during an Ayahuasca ceremony.
The ceremony usually begins with the singing of sacred songs (Icaros) and smudging with salirook. After drinking the Ayahuasca, the effects usually begin after about 30 to 60 minutes.
Research on DMT
More research has been done in recent years on the pharmacological and neurological effects of DMT. This research has significantly increased our understanding of the material.
One of the most striking discoveries is that dimethyltryptamine plays a role in the formation of spiritual experiences and mystical experiences. A 2016 study found that it increases activity in certain parts of the brain. These parts are associated with spirituality and religiosity.
Another study from 2019 showed that DMT could potentially help reduce anxietyand depression symptoms in patients with cancer. However, this study involved only a small group of participants and further research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of DMT in treating these conditions.
Although there are promising results in the use of DMT in therapy and in the treatment of certain conditions, its use remains controversial because of its potential risks and side effects. If used improperly, it can lead to panic attacks, psychosis and other psychological problems.
Resources
- Griffiths, R. R., Johnson, M. W., Richards, W. A., Richards, B. D., McCann, U., & Jesse, R. (2018). Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviors. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 32(1), 49-69.
- Strassman, R. J. (2001). DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor’s Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press.
- Barker, S. A., McIlhenny, E. H., & Strassman, R. (2012). A Critical Review of Reports of Endogenous N,N-Dimethyltryptamines in Humans: 1955-2010. Drug Testing and Analysis, 4(7-8), 617-635.
- Halberstadt, A. L. (2015). Recent Advances in the Neuropsychopharmacology of Serotonergic Hallucinogens. Behavioural Brain Research, 277, 99-120.
- Smith, R. L., & Canton, H. (2019). A Systematic Review of DMT and its Analogs for Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 51(3), 209-223.
- Jellinek
- Trimbos Institute
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