I added Botany of Desire to my reading list, thanks! Also, I feel like I'm the only person in the world who didn't like "How to Change Your Mind." It was way too much psychedelic history and personal anecdotes vs. how to actually change your mind. The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide is the true must-read book IMO.

u/impartial_imp_643 this is the book I was talking about

The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys

If you're asking for advice on how to trip as a beginner, I recommend this book by psychedelic pioneer Dr. James Fadiman. It gives great advice on how to trip and how to be a guide for someone else who's tripping.

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

Yes please do whatever your comfortable with or is calling you. I hope my recommendations help, I did leave out TMK (Terrence McKenna) because he's already popular/controversial. I will say I forgot and left out probably one of the most current authors in the field. If you only have time for one or don't know really where to begin definitely read James Fadimans psychedelic explorers guide. There's alot of great information and the way it's formatted makes it easy to read. Best of luck on your journey and I hope you find what it is your looking for. Mush love 🍄

As most others have said they are very different.

Given you've had negative experiences with cannabis the normal advice for psychs of START LOW AND GO SLOW would be particularly relevant to you. But unless there's other reasons I don't see your cannabis experience as strong evidence against trying psychs.

I'd also say be extra careful with your set and setting given you might be more nervous than the average first timer. Consider if you'd like to have a sitter or not.

I''d also recommend doing as much reading on it as you can to sort out any questions and nervousness. Jim Fadiman's Psychedelic Explorers Guide is an excellent book if you want a deeper dive. Includes checklists for both the traveller and sitter as well as trip reports from various perspectives.

Good luck and safe travels.

I think tripping with a professionally trained (ie psychologist/psychiatrist) guide will be critical for you to get past this traumatic event. Psychedelics are beautiful and transformative, but there is no doubt they can cause trauma. I had two bad trips in 3 weeks back in 2016. Stopped for 14 months, then had the best trip of my life. Trauma is important to revisit and work through for healing to occur.

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Trust yourself, if you need a break or never do it again, that's OK. If you ever get curious again, I would read this book. It's sober, rational, but inspirational book about how to intentionally use psychedelics for growth and fun.

Much love, you go this.

I really wish the best for y’all, sounds like a rough year. Unfortunately, I personally am not experienced enough to give good advice, but this book is great - if you haven’t read it already, I’m sure you’ll find many answers you’re looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

This book by James Fadiman is an excellent source for anyone wanting to further their understanding of psychedelic therapy. Fadiman is referenced by the authors of the Psilocybin Mushroom Bible, and his books are profoundly helpful.

EDIT: Great work OP! Well said.

You came in with ridiculous expectations, making wild claims and asking for evidence about a subject that is, at current, still illegal to research in most parts of the world. People offered advice, which was met with push back from yourself, saying that days off were ridiculous and that people build a tolerance no matter what. I'm sorry you didn't receive the warmest welcome, but it seems most people, myself included, felt you were "coming at" us from the very beginning.

Check out the works of either Fadiman or Stamets. These guys know what's up, they're not idiots, like the rest of us. Both recommend days off and address your issue of tolerance.

Of particular interest, <strong>The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic and Sacred Journeys</strong>.

Which is funny since you can get the same sorts of drugs for like less than $10 for a mind-blowing dose and probably just find someone local who acts as a guide for folks on a volunteer basis and get a similar experience like.. next week, as opposed to y'know.. years/decades later.

There are a lot of great, great resources.

Buy this book and read it or have the to be trip sitter read this.

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

I also try to have MORE than enough music JUST IN CASE you need to change the vibe,set and setting are everything, I often plan like a party, a trip party that is. I have lights and toys and candy and fruit and glowsticks

If you can,benzos are a must for if things get a bit hairy.

Most of my books I have read are about mushrooms or psychedelics in general. This one seems rather popular, though.

LSD can help you with what you seek. Check out Fadiman's book for some guidelines for creating the kind of experience you're looking for:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

You seem to have the knowledge that you are beautiful and perfect, but now you just need to accept it at your core. A 5'1" flesh vehicle is a fine way to get around in. :)

Also, I would suggest perhaps 1.5 of your tabs.

First off, I would not recommend dosing by yourself for your first time. You'll probably be alright if you do, but it's preferable to have someone you trust around. If you have someone else there, you can take a slightly larger dose, one more prone to induce mystical experience.

You mention that you are very strong mentally. This is not necessarily a good thing in this domain. If you're able to contain and pigeonhole the experience with your mind, you'll miss out on the magic that can happen when you are eclipsed by the experience.

You seem like a smart dude. Do some reading beforehand so you're prepared:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

I think that's precisely the point I was trying to make though .. lack of consideration for the possibility of other extremely positive or even transformative experiences based on existing negative experiences with a narrow subset of substances. In any case, I'm not here to try to convince anyone or push the point, but I do advocate for open curiosity over dismissal where oneself lacks personal experience, especially if there's a considerable demographic that is vocal about the positivity of such experiences. A book I find myself recommending often on the matter is The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide.

Check out The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by Dr. James Fadiman. Following his tried & tested guidelines while tripping with myself (along with a trusted sitter nearby) has led to some of my most profound psychedelic experiences.

James Fadiman's new books is all about how to use drugs (mostly LSD) for creative and religious purposes. I would recommend it:

http://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1312246276&amp;sr=8-1

Unless you are mostly interested in using the drugs for personal development and changing your personality, in which case Neal Goldsmith's new book Psychedelic Healing might be better.

Check out erowid.org, or the psychedelics explorers guide. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594774021/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_BNSNKZR0GPWMEEH5HF7G

Set and setting are very important. You get out of it what you put into it. For me, it is a very spiritual/psychological experience.

Learn to meditate. Being able to accept what comes and remain calm and centered is valuable.

Set some ground rules for yourself before you start. Turn off your phone, lock the doors, eliminate other distractions. Get a few playlists together that offer some different vibes so you can roll with where it goes. I usually have a nature/Zen meditation list, a psychedelic list (shpongle, desert dwellers), classical .

Have some paper, pens or colors to write down your thoughts, and get creative with.

My advice? Dont worry about oculus. Like someone else said, its pretty sobering/not that cool. The amazing things will be in your head.

Trust the drug. Be open. Let go.

DM me if you want to discuss more.

They can help you -- there's been some promising research into them -- but they're not something you want to take lightly, since they amplify your current mood rather than make you happy, and they can bring you to some difficult places in your subconscious that you may not be prepared to face. They may also trigger dormant schizophrenia and manic episodes, although users are also less likely to kill themselves.

I would recommend getting on a healthy regimen before you dive in: Exercise, sleep, healthy eating, meditation, and journaling are incredible tools for stabilization and introspection. I would also recommend you see a therapist if you aren't already. And finally, you may want to thumb through Fadiman's guide to see what you're getting into. (You can find a free PDF online, which I suspect he wouldn't mind you downloading.)

I'm currently writing a new guide, so I will include a section from it now:

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The title of this guide, "How to Heal Your Mind", was created in honor of the legendary writer and educator Michael Pollan and his famous book on new psychedelic science, How to Change Your Mind. It was the most influential read of my life. Thank you for your contribution to the world, Mr. Pollan. If you haven't, please pick up a copy of his book for a few dollars and read it. Every page. Take notes and research the topics for yourself. It could change your life, too. Many phrases I use will be indirect quotes from How to Change Your Mind.

If you're coming into this world without any experience or a greater understanding of psychedelics, I highly recommend this book for several great reasons.

Michael Pollan is an incredible person. In 2010 he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. He has six New York Times bestsellers, writing most often about food, and where nature and culture collide in our society. He is a Professor of Nonfiction at Harvard University, and a professor of journalism at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. His journalistic (and realistic) approach towards psychedelics comes from a respected author who doesn't fit the "hippy stereotype". In fact, before age 60, Pollan had very little understanding of psychedelics at all before writing How to Change Your Mind. It contains the perfect level or vulgarization and honesty for everyone, remains rational and scientific (and spiritual at times) throughout the whole book, and he shares his own guided trips in a way only veteran journalist can (psychedelic trips are extremely difficult to recount afterwards).

It's less than $15.00. What are you waiting for?

Other literature I've read and annotated (multiple times) is Dr. James Fadiman's <em>The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys</em>, $18 on amazon. His extensive work in psychedelic research has propelled modern psychedelic use into a space of respect and understanding.

He is also credited as one of the leading sources of information regarding microdosing and is known as the "father" of microdosing psychedelics. Fadiman's education includes a B.A. from Harvard University in Social Relations, M.A. from Stanford University in Psychology, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in Psychology.

The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide has been a fantastic resource as I've explored my newfound role as a psilocybin guide and facilitator during therapeutic and sacred experiences discussed in Part 4: The Johns Hopkins Method. Even just the first 40 pages of this book are worth the money.

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I read [this]to prepare for my first trip, which was solo. I felt prepared. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594774021?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)

I’d recommend you both read this first https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021 Also, since you’re intimate partners, be 100% clear ahead of time on what level of intimate contact is ok during the trip.

Those are actually the average starting doses, most people recommend starting of 2-3.5g. Tolerances vary widely and so does the potency of fruit bodies.

I highly recommend every psychonuat read and or own a copy of The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys .

A good article on 'Trip sitting'.

Erowid is an incredible resource aswell however, and I cannot stress this enough do not read any trip reports before your sessions this includes your sitter. I've seen so many people over the years (myself included) mess up by reading about extremely difficult trips before dosing. You want your mindset not someone else's.

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https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

Read This:

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

And have a good time

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

Book on how to reduce risks with psychedelics.

"Foresight is bought at the price of anxiety, and when overused it destroys all its advantages".

Hi, I'm Male 20 and two years ago I too was a clueless 18-year-old. While I'm atheist, your questions remind me of myself and I'll do my best to pass on my knowledge. It's a wonderful, spiritual endeavour, and while I haven't become religious, I can imagine it will complement your religious beliefs well.

My first drug experience was actually with mushrooms. I hadn't smoked or drank alcohol before, as I don't like damaging my body or falling into addictions, but all research showed and still shows mushrooms to be amongst the safest drugs out there. Matter of fact, it is safer than alcohol and impossible to overdose on mushrooms or LSD; although at some point your sanity may fall apart haha - nothing to worry about though if you follow proper dosing and procedure. As you have correctly identified in your research, psychedelics are not addictive. Whether they are habit-forming or not, I cannot comment. To get full effects when consuming them, one has to wait 14 days between trips, but I have made it my only absolute iron rule to wait at least one full month between experiences. I recommend you do the same. If you treat them as the spiritual experiences as they truly are, you won't feel the need to do them more often either.

Before I go on, let's get some definitions straight. There is a drug category called "hallucinogens". Within hallucinogens, all of which affect your visual field, there are subcategories: "deliriants", "dissociatives", "psychedelics", and a few others that do not fit into the categories neatly (like Salvia Divinorum). Psychedelics are by far the most talked about and used, simply because their effects are pleasant and the others are very unpleasant and can be quite nightmarish. The current best place on the internet to read trip reports is erowid; click on the drug you want to read reports on, and then you will be redirected to a page full of trips - sorted by category like "General Trips", "First Time", "Bad Trips", "Glowing Experiences", "Mystical Experiences", etc. In terms of visuals, the Psychonaut Wiki should give you a fair introduction; the images and animations near the top are representative of a mushroom and LSD trip, while some of the things found near the bottom like "scenery slicing" and "shadow people" are only found in dissociatives and deliriants respectively. DMT and Ayahuasca will transport you into a completely different geometric realm and thus you should stay away for the first years or be with a certified shaman to guide you - way too crazy. Also looking at one's own reflection in the mirror can be an unnerving experience - sometimes very positive, sometimes very negative, but will have a serious effect on your trip regardless and thus it is advised you stay away from mirrors (and cover them up) during your first few experiences.

More importantly, before you even take your first psychedelics, I would recommend you do some reading first. These are the best introductory books I currently know of:

1. The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide - James Fadiman

2. How to Change Your Mind - Michael Pollan

3. The Way of the Psychonaut, Vol. 1 - Stanislav Grof

4. The Way of the Psychonaut, Vol. 2 - Stanislav Grof

You'll find virtually all discussions here on reddit quite vapid and pseudo-scientific - mainly people just having fun but the advice tends to be bad for beginners. For questions, the next best place would be r/RationalPsychonaut, but with the wealth of books available, they should be your first resource.

There are currently an increasing number of clinical trials regarding the use of psilocybin (the active chemical in magic mushrooms) for therapy. This is an interesting field of study and you'll also find many YouTube documentaries on it. The Johns Hopkins clinical psilocybin trials are currently amongst the best known. You'll read about it in the books, but it's essentially a session where you lie down comfortably on a bed, put on eyeshades, and with the aid of headphones and music, delve into your inner world. The 2 playlists I recommend for this are the following:

1. Official Johns Hopkins Playlist

2. A Variation on the Johns Hopkins Playlist, which I prefer actually

You will find most playlists suggested around here aren't in aid of the spiritual, but are just rap/hip-hop or what I call "weed music". If you're in it for the religious aspect, stay far away from them. Here is Roland Griffiths, head of Johns Hopkins trials, talking about his research.

You will find most playlists suggested around here aren't in the aid of the spiritual but are just rap/hip-hop or what I call "weed music". If you're in it for the religious aspect, stay far away from them. Here is Roland Griffiths, the head of Johns Hopkins trials, talking on his research.e the strength of a cup of coffee, but different effects obviously. Mushrooms I found make me happier, more in tune with myself, and more "childlike" - as if suddenly a small caterpillar becomes a wonderous, magical thing to investigate again. LSD is indeed very similar to coffee - it's a stimulant, and I could feel being more alert and perhaps creative and more social, but it feels inauthentic. I would recommend microdosing Mushrooms - especially on the weekend when you don't have much academic pressure but are either just relaxing alone or with friends. Give it a try and see if it has any effects. Look up the Stamet's Stack.
There's a 10000 character limit on here, so I'll continue this in a reply to this comment.

Read this book for the practical recipe of how to best go about having a spiritual experience: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

Sounds like you need to read this before your trip: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594774021/

I've heard the word vipassana but never knew anything about it - just looked it up though and it seems really interesting. Self-exploration and deep introspection - sounds pretty good at least. I'll look more into it later, thanks for that and good luck with your retreat.

Yes, I think another shroom trip could be of great benefit, but do focus on the integration first. I really suggest you read the book "Psychedelic explorers guide" beforehand though. I think that's the most useful thing to have read before attempting another trip:

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/

You read this book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/

Also for that, shrooms might be better than acid.

Glad the shrooms have shown you the way; a lot of the world is just socially enforced BS.

Have you read https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/ ? Might give you some additional insights into using psychedelics for intention

Why don't you read a book about it to relax yourself?

Buy: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/

read it, and I'm sure you'll not be nervous about it any longer

This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking into psychedelics from a therapeutic perspective. And I agree this community is amazing!

This book is fascinating if you’re looking for a psychologist’s point of view on microdosing.

Chapter 14 of this book is all about microdosing shrooms.

Read

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this book will give some good info https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

The gist of microdosing is that you ingest just enough for the experience to not be "trippy", but still having the increased energy, concentration, and creativity that the LSD brings. Those things translate well onto a pool table.

FAQ from /r/microdosing

BTW: That book is only $14 on Amazon. Please consider supporting the author instead of stealing their work.

https://www.amazon.ca/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

https://www.amazon.ca/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021

I think this is what you're looking for

http://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021 This book did me solid for my first trip

Lots of people talking about personal experiences here both good and bad. Rather than thinking of psychedelics as inherently pure or inherently evil, it's probably best to regard them as a tool like a circular saw. They can be extremely useful but super dangerous if you are untrained.

the psychedelic explorers guide is a good "manual" for the tool of mushrooms. http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

The author, james fadiman did a pretty good interview on the tim ferriss podcast http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/03/21/james-fadiman/

Take your time and make sure to do plenty of research. I highly recommend checking out The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide. Also, as others have advised, work on improving your diet, getting plenty of exercise, meditation and also breathwork. I can't recommend breathwork enough for controlling your emotional state as well as getting the most out of tripping. Along those lines check out this as well as this and this.

Keep in mind that psychedelics are not a quick fix. I've been working through my social anxiety using mushrooms for the last two years; it's working but I now realize that it's going to take a lot longer than two years to fix thirty years of bad programming.

Totally. That's what shamans/icaros do in the Ayahuasca ceremony, or a therapist does in therapeutic trips. Lots of different types of guiding.

Check out the Psychedelic Explorer's guide by James Fadiman. It's a pretty good primer on guiding.

http://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1454948039&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=psychedelic+explorers+guide

Also, there's also this, but it's pretty weak so far: http://entheoguide.net/wiki/Main_Page

Fascinating they are indeed :)

I was recently recommended a book called 'The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide' by Jim Fadiman. It's a really good book. Guy certainly did his homework that's for sure. He goes into some detail on how to use them safely, how to minimize harms and maximize benefits, what to expect, as well as touching on certain potential uses.

"The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide shows the surprising ways people are using psychedelics in healing, psychotherapy, and spiritual quests. One chapter describes the emerging trend of micro-dose usage: where people use tiny doses of psychedelics to improve their functioning at home, work and play."

Here's a copy I found floating online for anyone sufficiently interested.

Another guy worth listening to is Dr Stanislav Grof, a well-known Czech psychologist who did a lot of work with psychedelics, esp. LSD. He even attributes a lot of his own personal development and evolution to LSD breakthroughs. (Interview link)

What things I have in mind?... well, if I could get anything, I would focus mostly on those substances that well researched, and those with known practical uses.. not just recreational, but particularly for cognitive enhancement (link1, link2, link3). It's an area I'm keen to explore further now that I've become enlightened to the possibility.

1. Take drugs
2. Put on blindfold
3. Play non-lyrical music (don't want concrete external suggestion)
4. Wait
5. Acceptance

Learn more here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

You shouldn't use acid like that. Read up. http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

> I would smoke weed, but it gives me anxiety that outweighs the fun of it. And believe me, it is fun. Music never sounded so good.

You can attenuate that with an anxiolytic. Eitozolam, pyrazolam (very selective for anxiolysis, generally lacks side effects and is describe as non-recreational), and phenibut are all legal and readily available, although pyrazolam is harder to get. Baclofen is prescription only, but no one really cares, at worst it would just get confiscated; very similar to phenibut, but doesn't develop tolerance as easily and the effects can be a bit different. Then there are less well known anxiolytics, like tofisopam (brandmedicines has it) and propranolol.

>I would also probably do acid and other psychedelics, but they're illegal and the risk outweighs the reward.

Darknet markets, very safe if used properly. They generally don't care about small purchasers, bulk buyers (usually to resell) and vendors need to take more precautions: http://www.reddit.com/r/Anarcho_Capitalism/comments/302x4l/what_to_buy_an_ancap_for_his_birthday/cpoqg2v

You can easily and rapidly abort a bad trip with a benzo, like etizolam or pyrazolam, the latter is water soluble, which means you can snort it for faster onset, and it will be more effective sublingually/bucally. The latter route of administration can also be used for other benzos for faster onset. You can also use an anxiolytic that won't interfere with it, like tofisopam, phenibut/baclofen, or propranolol, to reduce the likelihood, increase your bravery and calmness, your mental fortitude. D-cycloserine is another very interestign option that is being researched for fear extinction, used as an adjunct in cognitive behavioral therapy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycloserine#Implications_in_fear_conditioning.2C_memory_consolidation.2C_and_extinction

They can be the most incredible experiences available, lead to great personal development, if utilized properly. I'd highly recommend this book to prepare for it: http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

This is something I do regularly, primarily because I'm a very 'straight laced' seeming guy but I also make no secret of my use of psychedelics.

I have a good job (software developer/manager), wife, 2 kids, place in the suburbs, etc. I also write books about psychedelics, take several different drugs (primarily LSD, the occasional psilocybin and a few other various traditional psychedelics, but also MDMA and various amphetamines).

My usual place to start a discussion is to confront directly the person's false beliefs. This of course depends a lot on what their existing beliefs are, but they'll usually be based around excessive overestimations of harm and are generally easy to disprove by knowing some basic (neuro)pharmacology.

When getting to the point of positive effects of psychedelics, I usually give them a copy of my first book. In the absence of that though, there's quite a few papers/resources that you can use. You mentioned the addiction treatment ones but as you say, that's a pretty limited field and not entirely relevant for people that don't have addictions. Some others are:

General:

• Effects of LSD on 'normals'
• Creativity enhancement

Specific problems (but not addiction):

• End of life anxiety (although specific, can almost certainly be generalised to other anxiety)
• Cluster headaches

Books:

• The truly first-class book on the subject
• My own humble contribution to the field (targeted at people with no understanding of psychedelics; so perhaps one of the best books for someone to whom this is all totally unheard of, even if I do say so myself)

http://www.amazon.com/The-Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic/dp/1594774021

http://www.maps.org/research/cluster/psilo-lsd/cns-neuroscience+therapeutics_2008-passie.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbUGRcuA16E

Basically what LSD does is make various parts of the brain interact that ordinarily don't interact. Pieces of information are linked together and related to one another. Specific contexts related to that information are lost more and more at higher doses.

Check out this book.

i recommend reading the psychedelic explorer's guide. very helpful information based on solid research

http://www.erowid.org/library/books/images/psychedelic_explorers_guide.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/1594774021