Comments on: Behind Closed Eyes: An Ayahuasca Experience http://sites.bu.edu/ombs/2011/10/07/behind-closed-eyes-an-ayahuasca-experience/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:08:56 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Seaumas http://sites.bu.edu/ombs/2011/10/07/behind-closed-eyes-an-ayahuasca-experience/#comment-945 Seaumas Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:47:18 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/ombs/?p=3087#comment-945 I have relied upon experiences and studies by such as Greer and Dr. Alexander Shulgin. Shulgin who worked for many years at Searle, retired and set up a laboratory next to his home in California. He concocted many psychedelic drugs and used himself as his own subject, along with his wife. They made copious research notes about their experiences, onsets, duration, intensity, psychological and emotional effects and various side effects. In his last days of his very long life Shulgi would occasionally be visited by the local police, not to harrass him, but to ensure his safety; He would leave burners on while decanting highly volatile chemicals and leave papers and other flammables lying about while he wandered about the mess of a lab. It was closed and declared a fire hazard. His colleagues did not live as long as he did, but students have ensured his works and such are safe. There was a documentary about him, "Dirty Old Man" which is a delight. Of particular note was his experience with DMT, XTC and his displeasure with MDA. I know no movies which accurately describe any psychedelic experience I am aware of. If you are concerned with your freedoms to have Alternative Medicines, Supplements and Naturopathic or Homeopathic medicines, please see the documentary "Big Pharma". there are others found online. I have relied upon experiences and studies by such as Greer and Dr. Alexander Shulgin. Shulgin who worked for many years at Searle, retired and set up a laboratory next to his home in California. He concocted many psychedelic drugs and used himself as his own subject, along with his wife. They made copious research notes about their experiences, onsets, duration, intensity, psychological and emotional effects and various side effects. In his last days of his very long life Shulgi would occasionally be visited by the local police, not to harrass him, but to ensure his safety; He would leave burners on while decanting highly volatile chemicals and leave papers and other flammables lying about while he wandered about the mess of a lab. It was closed and declared a fire hazard. His colleagues did not live as long as he did, but students have ensured his works and such are safe. There was a documentary about him, “Dirty Old Man” which is a delight. Of particular note was his experience with DMT, XTC and his displeasure with MDA. I know no movies which accurately describe any psychedelic experience I am aware of. If you are concerned with your freedoms to have Alternative Medicines, Supplements and Naturopathic or Homeopathic medicines, please see the documentary “Big Pharma”. there are others found online.

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]]> By: jay http://sites.bu.edu/ombs/2011/10/07/behind-closed-eyes-an-ayahuasca-experience/#comment-943 jay Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:36:29 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/ombs/?p=3087#comment-943 I think the most important thing is that alternative medicine should always be based on scientific fact and proper studies. Alternative medicine so readily shoots itself in the foot by welcoming such bogus and unscientific practises such as Homeopathy and the likes. If there is a place for alternative medicine then it needs to steer clear of the unscientific and focus on things that are proven to work (why would anyone really want it any other way). I think the most important thing is that alternative medicine should always be based on scientific fact and proper studies. Alternative medicine so readily shoots itself in the foot by welcoming such bogus and unscientific practises such as Homeopathy and the likes. If there is a place for alternative medicine then it needs to steer clear of the unscientific and focus on things that are proven to work (why would anyone really want it any other way).

]]> By: Jennifer H. Villegas http://sites.bu.edu/ombs/2011/10/07/behind-closed-eyes-an-ayahuasca-experience/#comment-942 Jennifer H. Villegas Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:58:13 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/ombs/?p=3087#comment-942 Just thought I'd share more on this hallucinogenic brew in recent research and news from the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Newsletter that I receive: http://www.maps.org/ 10. Canadian Study Explores Ayahuasca-Assisted Therapy for Addiction and Dependence On September 23, 2011, the final treatment session (consisting of a five-day therapeutic retreat) took place in MAPS Canada's observational study of ayahuasca-assisted therapy for individuals suffering from addiction and dependence. The research team has now recruited and is following up with 15 study subjects that have been treated. This study is taking place in British Columbia, and is overseen by MAPS Canada Board Member Philippe Lucas, M.A., with Principal Investigator Gerald Thomas, Ph.D., Rielle Capler, M.H.A., and Kenneth Tupper, Ph.D. Combining Western psychotherapeutic techniques with South American shamanic (Vegetalista) healing practices, this study is gathering preliminary evidence about the safety and effectiveness of ayahuasca-assisted therapy. Treatment consists of participation in a five-day retreat (facilitated by Gabor Maté, M.D.) including ayahuasca-assisted therapy, which may help reduce problematic substance use as well as addictions, compulsive behavior, and self-harming thought patterns. The study is being conducted in cooperation with a British Columbia First Nations band. Philippe Lucas, M.A., will speak on ayahuasca research for addiction, and Lucas and Kenneth Tupper, Ph.D., will help lead the all-day "Ayahuasca Healing: Medical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations" workshop at our 25th anniversary conference this December. 11. MAPS Hungary Publishes Report on European Ayahuasca Research Symposium On October 15, 2011, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Hungary (MAPS Hungary) completed a report on the European Ayahuasca Research Symposium (EARS), a half-day seminar co-sponsored by Stichting OPEN and MAPS which took place in April 2011 at the University of Amsterdam. Over 300 people were in attendance. The Symposium brought together researchers from across Europe who over the last few years have been studying ayahuasca and DMT within the disciplines of anthropology, neuroscience, psychology, and religious studies. The next morning, other European ayahuasca scholars joined presenters from the seminar for a closed-door researcher workgroup intended to stimulate future ayahuasca research and possible collaborations in Europe. The workgroup succeeded in building a shared knowledge base of ongoing and planned ayahuasca research, in facilitating discussions on methodology and obtaining institutional approvals for research, and in developing personal and professional contacts among the few ayahuasca researchers currently based in Europe. The short report shares some of the highlights of the workgroup. Just thought I’d share more on this hallucinogenic brew in recent research and news from the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Newsletter that I receive:

http://www.maps.org/

10. Canadian Study Explores Ayahuasca-Assisted Therapy for Addiction and Dependence

On September 23, 2011, the final treatment session (consisting of a five-day therapeutic retreat) took place in MAPS Canada’s observational study of ayahuasca-assisted therapy for individuals suffering from addiction and dependence. The research team has now recruited and is following up with 15 study subjects that have been treated. This study is taking place in British Columbia, and is overseen by MAPS Canada Board Member Philippe Lucas, M.A., with Principal Investigator Gerald Thomas, Ph.D., Rielle Capler, M.H.A., and Kenneth Tupper, Ph.D. Combining Western psychotherapeutic techniques with South American shamanic (Vegetalista) healing practices, this study is gathering preliminary evidence about the safety and effectiveness of ayahuasca-assisted therapy. Treatment consists of participation in a five-day retreat (facilitated by Gabor Maté, M.D.) including ayahuasca-assisted therapy, which may help reduce problematic substance use as well as addictions, compulsive behavior, and self-harming thought patterns. The study is being conducted in cooperation with a British Columbia First Nations band.

Philippe Lucas, M.A., will speak on ayahuasca research for addiction, and Lucas and Kenneth Tupper, Ph.D., will help lead the all-day “Ayahuasca Healing: Medical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations” workshop at our 25th anniversary conference this December.

11. MAPS Hungary Publishes Report on European Ayahuasca Research Symposium

On October 15, 2011, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Hungary (MAPS Hungary) completed a report on the European Ayahuasca Research Symposium (EARS), a half-day seminar co-sponsored by Stichting OPEN and MAPS which took place in April 2011 at the University of Amsterdam. Over 300 people were in attendance. The Symposium brought together researchers from across Europe who over the last few years have been studying ayahuasca and DMT within the disciplines of anthropology, neuroscience, psychology, and religious studies. The next morning, other European ayahuasca scholars joined presenters from the seminar for a closed-door researcher workgroup intended to stimulate future ayahuasca research and possible collaborations in Europe. The workgroup succeeded in building a shared knowledge base of ongoing and planned ayahuasca research, in facilitating discussions on methodology and obtaining institutional approvals for research, and in developing personal and professional contacts among the few ayahuasca researchers currently based in Europe. The short report shares some of the highlights of the workgroup.

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