What is it ?

It is a very powerful hallucinogenic drug that is usually smoked in a pipe. DMT use has been documented as early as the 8th Century AD in snuffs found in burial sites, but its use is believed to be much older. Cohoba snuffs (from the Yopo tree) were documented in Columbia in the 16th through and 19th Centuries.

What does it look like?

It is usually a yellow to purple crystalline substance that has a strong 'chemically' or 'moth ball' odour.

What are the effects?

The smoked DMT experience is short, but intense. Onset is fast and furious, sometimes compared to being launched from a cannon. The experience of visions and visuals varies greatly from one individual to the next. Because of the nature and intensity of the experience, users are almost always seated or lying down with someone nearby to take the pipe as the experience begins.

How long does the trip last?

The primary effects of DMT last approximately 5-20 minutes when smoked. For many people there is an additional period of time (1-2 hrs) before fully returning to 'normal'.. Some people find DMT experiences difficult to integrate and experience unsettling thoughts and feelings for days after use.

What are the dangers?

One of the primary physical problems encountered with smoked DMT is the harsh nature of the smoke which can cause throat and lung irritation. Integration of the smoked DMT experience can also cause difficulties for some individuals, especially at higher doses. Difficult integration periods can lead to anxiety, difficulty focusing on daily tasks, preoccupation with the experience, difficulty sleeping, etc. Generally these effects dissipate on their own over the course of a few days but there are reports of persisting problems.

Is it addictive??

No. DMT is neither physically addicting nor likely to cause psychological dependance. As with all substances, some people will use it more frequently than they are comfortable with. There is a short period of tolerance after DMT use. Using DMT a second time within a few hours is likely to lead to a significantly diminished experience the second time.