Rick Strassman
Rick Strassman is an American clinical psychiatrist and author known for his research on the psychedelic substance dimethyltryptamine (DMT). He was born on February 8, 1952, in Los Angeles, California.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Strassman was born and raised in Southern California. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate studies, where he received a degree in biology. He then attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where he earned his medical degree.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his residency in psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, Strassman moved to the University of New Mexico. There, he began the first new U.S. government-approved and funded clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over two decades. His studies focused on the effects of DMT, a powerful psychedelic compound found in many plants and animals.
Strassman's research has been published in several scientific journals, and he has presented his findings at numerous conferences and symposiums. He is also the author of the book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule," which explores his research on DMT and its potential therapeutic uses.
Research on DMT[edit | edit source]
Strassman's research on DMT has been groundbreaking in the field of psychopharmacology. He conducted extensive clinical trials, administering DMT to human volunteers and documenting its effects. His findings suggest that DMT may have potential therapeutic benefits for treating a range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Publications[edit | edit source]
Strassman has written several books on his research and experiences with DMT. His most well-known work, "DMT: The Spirit Molecule," has been translated into multiple languages and has inspired a documentary of the same name.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Strassman currently resides in New Mexico, where he continues his research and writing.
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