One Kind of Knowing: Reports From a Hallucinogen Research Volunteer - Couverture souple

Estevez, Maria

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0985954523 ISBN 13 : 9780985954529

Editeur : Maria T. Estevez, 2013

Synopsis

As hallucinogen research resumes under strict guidelines, following the excesses of the 1960s, most research institutions are concentrating on practical therapeutic applications. However the Johns Hopkins States of Consciousness studies have focused solely on measures of spirituality. Here is a unique first-person look into such a program from one of the volunteers. A remarkable 72% of these volunteers, including the author, reported a mystical experience after ingesting one or more of the four varying doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms. In a readable narrative style Maria Estevez introduces the primary researchers, outlines the stringent qualifying exams and preparation for volunteers, and gives personal examples of the changes in consciousness that can occur with the substance. Familiar spiritual principles “seen from the inside” during the activity of psilocybin took on a powerful new reality for her as she learned to integrate these insights into everyday life.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Maria Estevez values a quiet, private lifestyle in a rural setting with books, papers, and paint, and a couple of feline companions. She is semi-retired after working primarily in publishing and graphic arts. She is also semi-reclusive, and does not participate on Facebook or other social media.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Maria T. Estevez
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0985954523
• ISBN 13: 9780985954529
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 246
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg