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Neuroactive · 05-03-2003, 04:09 PM

In quick response to impirius7 and buttface's conversation:

Unfortunately, very little research has been documented on 5-MeO-DMT. This is because it is too much of a endogenous chemical and has not undergone any true research (peer reviewed, above-board, etc.) for a number of reasons (that being one of them).

Although more commonly researched, even N,N-DMT has very little concrete understanding in the research that has focused on its effects on humans for over 40 years now. The primary reason for the ignorance on the substance and its analogues seems to be, in part, due to the impulsive illegalization of DMT by the DEA as soon as it appeared as a possible recreational drug. Many research teams were denied licenses to research DMT by force of politics and pressure of the DEA from all fronts.

It's unfortunate, as I believe firmly that all harvested DMT analogues (5-MeO, N-N) have much to show us about the brain's internal functions and possibilities.

On the subject of drugs (relating more to the general social commentary that is involved in the topic), I honestly don't think I could say much more than anyone else has. I am more of a psychonaut than anything else - I believe there is responsible and judicious drug use going on and that there are people out there who know what they are doing. Buttface made a good point when he said that knowledge gained isn't necessarily knowledge applied. The percentage of users with knowledge gained is small, and the percentage even decreases when you look at users with knowledge applied.

As always, it seems the government is doing its job by keeping the general public "safe" from doubt and "worry-free". Unfortunately, the good of the public isn't necessarily beneficial for me, and this explains my bitter attitude toward the drug policies of the United States.

Decriminalization of pot is necessary, and generally speaking, a controlled legal release of many substances is necessary across the board. Time will be the healer for these freedoms, and hopefully we will see a gradual shift of support for decriminalization by users and non-users alike over the next couple decades.

05-03-2003, 04:09 PM	#116 (permalink)
Neuroactive Upright Location: Oregon	In quick response to impirius7 and buttface's conversation: Unfortunately, very little research has been documented on 5-MeO-DMT. This is because it is too much of a endogenous chemical and has not undergone any true research (peer reviewed, above-board, etc.) for a number of reasons (that being one of them). Although more commonly researched, even N,N-DMT has very little concrete understanding in the research that has focused on its effects on humans for over 40 years now. The primary reason for the ignorance on the substance and its analogues seems to be, in part, due to the impulsive illegalization of DMT by the DEA as soon as it appeared as a possible recreational drug. Many research teams were denied licenses to research DMT by force of politics and pressure of the DEA from all fronts. It's unfortunate, as I believe firmly that all harvested DMT analogues (5-MeO, N-N) have much to show us about the brain's internal functions and possibilities. On the subject of drugs (relating more to the general social commentary that is involved in the topic), I honestly don't think I could say much more than anyone else has. I am more of a psychonaut than anything else - I believe there is responsible and judicious drug use going on and that there are people out there who know what they are doing. Buttface made a good point when he said that knowledge gained isn't necessarily knowledge applied. The percentage of users with knowledge gained is small, and the percentage even decreases when you look at users with knowledge applied. As always, it seems the government is doing its job by keeping the general public "safe" from doubt and "worry-free". Unfortunately, the good of the public isn't necessarily beneficial for me, and this explains my bitter attitude toward the drug policies of the United States. Decriminalization of pot is necessary, and generally speaking, a controlled legal release of many substances is necessary across the board. Time will be the healer for these freedoms, and hopefully we will see a gradual shift of support for decriminalization by users and non-users alike over the next couple decades. __________________ I'm not crazy, I'm confident. Last edited by Neuroactive; 05-03-2003 at 04:12 PM..