Helping at the edges of life: Perspectives of a psychedelic therapist
Journal of Near-Death Studies March 1, 1988 DOI: 10.1007/bf01073363 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A 70-year-old man with terminal cancer and depression, anxiety, and pain |
| Interventions | Dipropyltryptamine (DPT) psychedelic psychotherapy |
| Dose | 90 mg |
| Key findings | The case describes a single 90 mg dose of dipropyltryptamine (DPT) given within psychedelic psychotherapy to a 70-year-old man with terminal cancer, focusing on interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of the treatment. The author compares transpersonal, mystical, and religious features of psychedelic experiences with those of near-death experiences. |
Abstract
A case history is presented of a 70 year old man treated with psychedelic psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and pain associated with terminal cancer. Interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of treatment following a single 90 mg dose of dipropyltryptamine (DPT) are described. Comparisons are made between transpersonal, mystical, and religious elements in psychedelic drug experiences and near-death experiences.