Quick facts
DMT is a powerful hallucinogen often called “The Spirit Molecule.” It occurs naturally in certain plants and animals and can be synthesized as a white, crystalline substance. Emojis like 🌀✨👁️ on hookup apps can indicate that someone is interested in using DMT for spiritual or psychedelic experiences.
👁️ DMT produces intense and short-lasting hallucinatory effects. Users may experience visual and auditory hallucinations, altered perceptions of reality, and feelings of euphoria or self-insight.
🔴 DMT is not addictive in the traditional sense, but the intense experience can tempt users to use it repeatedly. Risks include anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis, especially in individuals with mental health issues. It can also be dangerous for people with heart problems due to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Many who use DMT do so in controlled environments, often with the intention of gaining spiritual insights or self-understanding. It is important to be aware of potential harmful effects and to prepare to minimize these.
What is it?
DMT is one of the most potent psychedelic substances, capable of producing powerful, short-lived psychedelic experiences. DMT is found in several plants and has been traditionally used in shamanic rituals, but it is also popular within modern psychedelic circles.
What does it look like?
DMT most commonly appears as a white or yellowish crystalline powder. It can also be produced as a tar-like substance, depending on the level of purity and the extraction method.
How is it used?
DMT can be consumed in various ways, depending on the desired effect and availability:
The most common method is to smoke or vaporize it using a pipe or vaporizer. This produces an immediate effect and an intense experience lasting between 5 to 20 minutes.
The powder can also be snorted, but this is less common due to the burning sensation in the nose and a longer onset time for the effects.
DMT can be taken orally in combination with an MAO inhibitor (such as ayahuasca) to activate it. This results in a longer, more extended experience, which can last for several hours.
How does it feel?
DMT is known for its extremely intense and rapid hallucinations. The effects include:
- Vivid visual hallucinations, patterns, and geometries
- Altered perception of time and space
- Feelings of “ego death” or loss of self
- Perceived encounters with otherworldly beings or “entities”
- Strong emotional experiences, ranging from euphoria to existential terror
When smoked or vaporized, the effects begin within seconds and typically last 5-20 minutes. When taken orally with an MAO inhibitor (e.g., as in ayahuasca), the experience can last between 2-6 hours.
Safer use
Using DMT in a safe and prepared environment with reliable people is important to minimize risks:
- Have a “trip sitter” who does not use the drug and can assist if something goes wrong.
- Sit or lie down throughout the experience to avoid accidents.
- Ensure you are mentally and emotionally stable before use, as negative thoughts can be amplified during the experience.
- If you have heart problems or are taking medication, consult a doctor, as DMT can affect blood pressure.
Side effects and long-term consequences
Although DMT is not known to be addictive, it can have both short- and long-term effects:
- Short-term effects may include increased heart rate, changes in blood pressure, anxiety, confusion, and temporary disorientation.
- Repeated intense experiences can sometimes lead to flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulties readjusting to reality.
DMT and other drugs
⚠️ Do not combine DMT with other drugs, especially MAO inhibitors, without proper knowledge, as this can lead to dangerous interactions and increase the risk of serious health problems.