Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
2019
James Fadiman, Sophia Korb
122 citations
Albert Hoffman suggested that low doses of LSD might be an appropriate alternative to Ritalin. Following this possibility, a systematic exploration of the effects of "microdoses," comprising hundreds of lengthy descriptive reports, was undertaken. Based on these reports, using a psychedelic in the microdose range (10 micrograms) every three days was determined to be safe across a wide variety...
August 9, 2013
James Fadiman, Andrew Kornfeld
This chapter considers how psychedelic substances affect consciousness, using the lens of a transpersonal approach to psychology. Transpersonal psychology's point of view is especially suitable to grapple with this question due not only to its continuing interest in altered states of consciousness, but also to its long-standing relationship with psychedelic research. Mainstream psychology has...
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
2009
Mark A. Schroll, Stanley Krippner, Miles A. Vich et al.
9 citations
Recollections of humanistic and transpersonal psychology’s origin’s morph into the pros and cons of humanistic/transpersonal oriented schools developing APA accredited clinical programs. This discussion dovetails with the question will ATP ever become an APA division, raising an interesting alternative for those of us considering a career in counseling: becoming a spiritual coach. Enter the...
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
2009
Mark A. Schroll, Stanley Krippner, Miles A. Vich et al.
3 citations
Recollections of humanistic and transpersonal psychology's origin's morph into the pros and cons of humanistic/transpersonal oriented schools developing APA accredited clinical programs.This discussion dovetails with the question will ATP ever become an APA division, raising an interesting alternative for those of us considering a career in counseling: becoming a spiritual coach.Enter the issue...
The Journal of near-death studies
2003
James Fadiman, Jordan Gruber
1 citation
Review of the book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule. A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences" written by Rick Strassman, a professor at a school of medicine.
Journal of Near-Death Studies
2003
James Fadiman, J. Gruber
Review of the book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule. A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences" written by Rick Strassman, a professor at a school of medicine.
Psychological Reports
August 1, 1966
Willis W. Harman, Robert McKim, Robert E. Mogar et al.
140 citations
Based on the frequently reported similarities between creative and psychedelic (drug-induced, consciousness-expansion) experiences, a preliminary study was conducted to explore the effects of psychedelic agents (LSD-25, mescaline) on creative problem-solving ability. Twenty-seven professionally employed males were given a single psychedelic experience in 1 of 7 small groups ( ns = 3 or 4)...
Psychological Reports
February 1, 1964
Charles Savage, Ethel Savage, James Fadiman et al.
25 citations
Preliminary results of a study of psychedelic therapy are reported. Patients receive LSD and mescaline in a supportive setting following intensive preparation. Subjective questionnaire data from 113 patients reveal a high frequency of claimed benefit, low frequency of negative reaction, and a high relation between claimed benefit and reported “greater awareness of ultimate reality” through the...