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This article doesn’t give the relevant attention to risks of more serious, long term, psychiatric conditions. Responsible use is key. DMT and other common psych

This article doesn’t give the relevant attention to risks of more serious, long term, psychiatric conditions. Responsible use is key. DMT and other common psychedelics have been linked to emerging schizophrenia, bipolar, etc. [1]. The link is particularly strong when “large-dose trips” are taken in quick succession or generally without weeks/months in between. I personally broke my brain with irresponsible use of psychedelics. Fortunately modern medication enables me to live a normal life, but I can’t help but feel that this study should be mentioning these risks. It’s important to understand responsible patterns of use: mostly spacing out your large-dose trips with 3 months in between each. A history of these mental illnesses in your family is also a strong indication to stay away from these drugs (psychedelics). 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269881115596156 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269881115596156

pmoriarty 4y ago
__turbobrew__ 4y ago
A close family member of mine became a schizophrenic after doing hallucinogens. Last time I looked at some research it is suggested that hallucinogens can “activate” dormant mental illnesses.
- comfypotato 4y ago
  That’s exactly the risk I’m pointing too. Ignoramuses in the medical community will occasionally go as far as to say “take these warnings with a grain of salt” trying to deem them coincidences. Any seasoned hippy (and many young people who frequent festivals and/or are experienced with the scene) will tell you to be careful. As the source I linked indicates, there is hard evidence behind the seasoned-hippy-wisdom. Most research these days is focused on the benefits of these drugs (and rightfully so; it’s promising research). That being said, there are risks associated with their use that are very different (and potentially more serious) than something like cannabis or alcohol.

pmoriarty 4y ago

__turbobrew__ 4y ago

A close family member of mine became a schizophrenic after doing hallucinogens. Last time I looked at some research it is suggested that hallucinogens can “activate” dormant mental illnesses.

comfypotato 4y ago
That’s exactly the risk I’m pointing too. Ignoramuses in the medical community will occasionally go as far as to say “take these warnings with a grain of salt” trying to deem them coincidences. Any seasoned hippy (and many young people who frequent festivals and/or are experienced with the scene) will tell you to be careful. As the source I linked indicates, there is hard evidence behind the seasoned-hippy-wisdom. Most research these days is focused on the benefits of these drugs (and rightfully so; it’s promising research). That being said, there are risks associated with their use that are very different (and potentially more serious) than something like cannabis or alcohol.