Description
James Fadiman puts into our hands a guide on the short- and long-term results of using psychedelics to induce spiritual experiences (high doses), to support therapy (medium doses) and to solve problems (low doses). He became involved in the study of psychedelic substances as early as the 1960s, and many people consider him the wisest and most respected American authority on psychedelics and their use. Based on his experiences accumulated over forty years, he presents the best ways to prepare safe and sacred psychedelic trips. He writes about the benefits of having a competent guide present during the session and paying attention to the environment and intentions.
Fadiman presents the latest research, as well as long-forgotten experiments on the psychotherapeutic value of visionary substances, which can increase self-awareness and help treat many ailments. He presents the results of a recent survey in which he asked several hundred students and professionals about the causes and results of taking psychedelic substances. He also mentions new ways of using LSD and other psychedelics, such as using extremely small doses to improve cognitive function and induce emotional balance. He debunks many of the myths and misconceptions appearing in textbooks, clinics and on the Internet, but at the same time warns that such drugs are not for everyone. He describes the groundbreaking psychedelic experiences of people such as Ram Dass, Timothy Leary, Aldous Huxley and Huston Smith, as well as Francis Crick and Steve Jobs. He shows that psychedelics used wisely can lead not only to healing, but also to scientific innovations and spiritual epiphanies.
