The Psychedelic Handbook, Rick Strassman, MD
The Psychedelic Handbook, Rick Strassman, MD
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The Psychedelic Handbook
A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ayahuasca

Author: Rick Strassman, MD

Narrator: Lee Goettl

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/25/2023

Synopsis

Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks.

The Psychedelic Handbook is a manual that is accessible to anyone with an interest in these substances. Packed with information on psilocybin, LSD, DMT/ayahuasca, mescaline/peyote, ketamine, MDMA, and more, this book is your ultimate reference for understanding the science and history of psychedelics; discovering their potential to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other disorders, as well as to increase wellness, creativity, and meditation; learning how to safely trip and explaining what we know about microdosing; and recognizing and caring for negative reactions.

Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and bestselling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience and perspectives in order to help listeners understand the effects of these remarkable drugs.

Contains mature themes.

About Rick Strassman, MD

Rick Strassman, MD, is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and received his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in 1977. In 1995, he received the University of New Mexico General Clinical Research Center's Research Scientist Award. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for several research journals and as a consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. His research centers around the role of the naturally occurring compound DMT and its role in out-of-body and near-death experiences.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicky on June 12, 2023

Exactly what I was looking for!! Practical information as well as basic science (although could've been a bit more in depth) behind most classic and some additional substances. Perfect to receive an overview. Ready to dive deep into the more specific literature now!......more

Goodreads review by Amaia ✡ on August 24, 2023

A very handy summary of the scientific literature about psychedelic studies to date curated by a psychiatrist. There’s also an introduction to every molecule with pharmacological, botanical and historical data. Very useful and so promising for therapy in so many psychiatric disorders.......more

Goodreads review by Floris on July 24, 2022

This book is a perfect introduction to those new to psychedelics, covering both practical aspects, background information on research and the different psychedelics. The neutral, yet engaging, tone of Strassman (one with extensive experience in the field) is refreshing and trustworthy.......more

Goodreads review by Elia on December 23, 2022

A pretty good book, however, it is hard to follow all the chemist part of it, once you pass that section of the book it is easy to follow, I thought it was going be a bit more “hippie” but it turns out to be a very professional book. I like that it shows mostly the con´s about using any of these psy......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 18, 2023

This book was so good I immediately emailed the author upon finishing to express my gratitude. It is clear, balanced, succinct, and explains complex concepts in a clear and concise way. The author’s background speaks for itself. Dr. Strassman is most well known for discovering the molecule melatonin......more

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