Bridging Science and Spirit: DMT, Therapy, and Mystical Experiences

• How DMT is linked to spontaneous mystical experiences, potentially providing insight into consciousness itself
• Learn about the potential therapeutic applications of DMT and the challenges of its short, intense, and possibly disorienting effects
• Think about the causes of the placebo effect and what we might learn from research about it

Rick Strassman, MD, is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and a pioneering researcher in the field of psychedelic studies. His groundbreaking work on the human effects of DMT positioned him as a key figure in the exploration of the human mind and consciousness.

Dr. Strassman’s research, which suggests that DMT might play a role in naturally occurring mystical experiences, sparked widespread interest in the potential therapeutic applications of psychedelics for mental health conditions. He has been a consultant to many state and local agencies as well as to many psychedelic startups. He is on the Scientific Advisory Boards for Alexander Shulgin Research Institute and Ninnion Therapeutics.

Dr. Strassman has published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for 20 psychiatric research journals. He is the author of several books, including DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which has been translated into several languages and adapted into a popular documentary. His website is rickstrassman.com