DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is a potent hallucinogenic drug that occurs naturally in many plants and animals and is used as a psychedelic. It is a naturally occurring compound in the tryptamine family that can be prepared by cultures for ritual use as an entheogen.
What is DMT?
- DMT is a chemical compound with the formula
C12H16N2cap C sub 12 cap H sub 16 cap N sub 2
𝐶12𝐻16𝑁2
and a molar mass of
188.27 g/mol188.27 g/mol188.27 g/mol
.
- It is a powerful psychedelic that can cause intense and rapid-onset, short-duration hallucinogenic effects when smoked or vaporized.
- While it is found in nature, it is also synthesized for use as a drug.
Effects
- DMT is a powerful psychedelic, causing altered perceptions and emotions, and can lead to experiences of connection with others, nature, or the universe.
- Users may have experiences ranging from pleasant to unpleasant, with the latter sometimes described as a “bad trip” involving fear and other negative emotions.
Usage
- DMT is used as a psychedelic drug for its psychoactive effects.
- It is also prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen.
- It is often consumed in the form of ayahuasca, a traditional brew from South America that contains DMT.
