The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide

Dr. James Fadiman has been involved with psychedelic research since the 1960s and is a respected authority on psychedelics and their use. In this guide, he explores the immediate and long-term effects of psychedelic use for spiritual (high dose), therapeutic (moderate dose), and problem-solving (low dose and microdose) purposes. Fadiman outlines best practices for safe, sacred entheogenic voyages learned through his more than 40 years of experience--from the benefits of having a sensitive guide during a session (and how to be one) to the importance of the setting and pre-session intention. In this guide, Dr. Fadiman reviews the newest as well as the oft neglected research into the psychotherapeutic value of visionary drug use for increased personal awareness and a host of serious medical conditions, including his recent study of the reasons for and results of psychedelic use among hundreds of students and professionals. He reveals new uses for psychedelics, including microdosing, extre