Common DMT / ayahuasca questions. Answered by a neuroscientist.

is DMT / ayahuasca addictive?

They are not addictive like heroin or meth. But you may like the feeling and want to keep taking it.

Is DMT / ayahuasca illegal?

DMT / ayahuasca is as illegal as heroin, MDMA, and LSD in America. It is legal in other countries like Brazil because of it's ties to religious ceremonies

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How long does DMT / ayahuasca last?

Smoked DMT powder - lasts from 10 to 30 minutes

Drinking ayahuasca brew - lasts from 4 to 6 hours

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Is DMT dangerous?

DMT cannot directly cause death. Taking too much can cause terror or paranoia but it cannot physically hurt you. Do not mix DMT with other drugs or if you have mental illness.

What does DMT do to your brain?

DMT effect the brain by effecting the serotonin system (mood chemical) in the brain.

How is DMT different from other psychedelics like LSD / mushrooms

smoked DMT powder lasts much less time (10 to 30 min) than any other psychedelic besides salvia. DMT trips are much more immersive than any other psychedelic. Instead of seeing hallucinations overlayed on what you see DMT causes total vision loss and your consciousness is transported to a totally different place within your mind. Outside sounds, vision, and tactile sensations may not be noticed while you are in wherever DMT brings your consciousness. This is the most common DMT question but the answer is not easy to explain.