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If you’re a regular listener of Joe Rogan and let’s face it, if you’re a stoner, psychedelics users or alternateur that shops at Haute Health then chances are you’re a big JRE fan – you’ve probably heard him and his esteemed guests talking about DMT. N-dimethyltryptamine, shortened to DMT, is one of the most potent psychedelic substances known to inhabit this Earth.
Through DMT inhalation or traditional ingestion techniques you can expect incredibly powerful, long-lasting and life-changing psychoactive experiences that stretch from perceiving the entirety of time to communing with interdimensional beings. For most of us psychedelics proponents, even DMT is a bit much to handle because most people who have tried DMT powder or smoked themselves into a DMT high are never the same again.
N-dimethyltryptamine isn’t meant to scare you, but you absolutely need to be fully prepared and fully comprehend the risks & rewards of a DMT high. If you’re on the cusp of being ready for your first DMT experience, the best place to start is to understand what is DMT, how long DMT lasts in your system, and how you can consume DMT safely & effectively.
Before we get into the details, it goes without saying that DMT is an illicit substance and is highly restricted by governments due to its vast psychedelic potential. In other words, the powers that be don’t understand this incredible compound, nor do they show much interest in learning about its potential benefits for human health & wellbeing. That being said, wherever or however you get your hands on some – if you choose to do so – then this simple guide can help you get the most out of your N-dimethyltryptamine experiences.
What Is DMT?
Saying “N-dimethyltryptamine” as an answer to the question “what is DMT?” is like simplifying “water is just H2O” – it’s not getting to the essence of what it really is, what it does and why it’s so important to our human experiences. Some astute psychonauts among you readers might already know that DMT is actually produced in our brains during moments of severe trauma, typically in our last moments before death. Some experts have likened DMT’s effects to that of melatonin or serotonin – albeit in drastically more intense fashions.
Speaking of serotonin, DMT is also posited to bind serotonin receptors in your mind & body. This might account for some of the reasons why DMT’s effects can be experienced in such vivid details, or why they’re so long-lasting. As usual with psychedelics, more research is required to truly unlock the mysteries behind this psychedelic compound. Nevertheless, it’s thought by many experienced N-dimethyltryptamine trippers that a DMT high enhances our cognitive abilities to perceive things, places or concepts that are always present – we’re just unlocking our brain’s true potential to comprehend these kinds of otherworldly encounters.
When we mentioned that DMT trips are very long-lasting, that wasn’t entirely true. In most cases, a DMT high is in actuality only dozens of minutes long – it’s the hours, days, weeks and months of introspection, awakened perspectives or profound personal insights that make DMT seem to last for a very long time. During this short duration of psychoactivity under the influence of N-dimethyltryptamine your mind, body and spirit might undergo radical changes or experience things beyond your imagination. Obviously this makes the entire experience feel as if time is stretched out or becomes meaningless.
It’s not uncommon for a person to perceive entire seasons, years or lifetimes to pass by during their DMT high. If this seems extreme to you, then you’re likely not ready to try DMT powder or DMTea. One of the most essential elements of trying N-dimethyltryptamine successfully has to do with your current headspace. You have to be 100% sure that you’re in a stable place emotionally and mentally. Obviously, many people try DMT to actually help resolve their mental health problems or to overcome some emotional trauma, but you still need to be mentally and physically ready for the intense trip ahead of you.
Whatever your reasons for trying DMT or whatever you expect to gain from it, DMT can be a major force for positive change in your life (if you do it safely). We’ll talk about how to smoke DMT powder or how to brew a safe dose of DMTea later in this article. Up next, let’s determine how long does DMT stay in your system so that you’re prepared for a DMT drug test.
How Long Does DMT Stay In Your System?
If you’re concerned about DMT drug tests or how long DMT stays in your system, then you’re probably not ready for N-dimethyltryptamine just yet. A DMT high is profound, mind-altering, earth-shattering, and its effects can linger for weeks, months or even years beyond. Almost no other substance can have such life-changing influences as N-dimethyltryptamine – unless you’re also aware of ayahuasca, peyote or other more traditional psychedelics found amongst many ancient cultures of the Americas.
In terms of how long DMT stays in your system, the answer varies depending on a few factors:
Dose of DMT you take
Your tolerance/experience with powerful psychedelics
Genetics, body mass, fitness or mental faculties
Presence of other psychoactive substances
It’s almost impossible to calculate how long a DMT trip can last for, but when it comes to how long DMT lasts in your system there’s a decent amount of science on this particular subject. Typically, N-dimethyltryptamine will be detectable in your urine up to 24 hours after ingesting/inhaling DMT. There are very specific DMT drug tests that target N-dimethyltryptamine specifically – your average drug tests doesn’t typically include N-dimethyltryptamine in their blood/urine analyses. Nonetheless, if you’re concerned about the possibility of a DMT drug test showing the presence of N-dimethyltryptamine in your system, then it’d be best to delay your DMT high until you can be confident that it’ll stay confidential.
Smoking DMT Safely
Now that we have a better understanding of what is DMT and how long does it last in your system, let’s look at a few popular dosing methods which will demonstrate the most safe & effective ways to smoke DMT. The first thing you need to establish is how you plan on taking DMT, followed by what kind of dosage will suit your needs.
CHOOSING CONSUMPTION METHOD
The reason why most cultures have traditionally smoked DMT or rendered it into a tea concoction has to do with how N-dimethyltryptamine is absorbed into your system. Ingesting it in its raw form orally does not have the same effects as psilocybin or other easy-to-absorb psychedelics. This is because DMT molecules can be destroyed or broken down in the gut before they can be absorbed into the bloodstream. So, by smoking DMT you can bypass your digestive system and absorb N-dimethyltryptamine into your bloodstream where it can bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading them directly to your serotonin receptors.
Smoking or vaping DMT powder is one of the easiest, most convenient and consistent methods of obtaining a DMT high. You can also concoct a DMTea (N-dimethyltryptamine brewed into a tea with other supporting herbal ingredients), but these techniques require a bit more know-how and DMT expertise. Whichever method you choose, both have their advantages and disadvantages – we’d recommend starting with smoking a low dose of DMT and maybe trying a DMTea when you’re confident in your tolerance to N-dimethyltryptamine.
CALCULATING DOSAGE
What is a DMT dose for beginners? This is a very difficult answer to provide in many cases because N-dimethyltryptamine effects everybody differently. That being said, an agreed upon starting point for many would-be trippers is 20 mg of N-dimethyltryptamine. 20 mg seems to provide potent enough effects for most first-timers without being too powerful that it overwhelms anyone new to DMT.
The next dosage range is for intermediate psychonauts that have a range of psychedelics experiences under their belts. 30-40 mg of DMT is a middleground for obtaining more potent, longer-lasting trips but remains manageable for most people who attempt this N-dimethyltryptamine dose.
Any dosage above 40 mg is considered to be for experts only – or for those with very high tolerances to N-dimethyltryptamine or other psychedelics. 60 mg of DMT has been identified as the sweet spot for very intense hallucinations and life-changing experiences, but this is subject to the user. As is common practice with dosing any psychoactive or psychedelic substance, it’s best to start with a low dose (i.e. 20 mg or so) and work your way up until you obtain the results you’re after. Also keep in mind that N-dimethyltryptamine affects everyone differently, so you might have a high tolerance and can start with 50-60 mg or you might be overwhelmed by a mere 20 mg. The most important thing is that you choose a dose that’s safe, effective and that you can manage according to your specific needs.
Another important factor to consider is that smoking or vaping can sometimes lead to lost milligrams of active DMT. Just like with cannabis, anytime you combust an organic material some of its active compounds will be lost in the resulting chemical reactions brought about by heat and/or pressure. N-dimethyltryptamine is no different, so if you’re seeking a very specific dose you might want to consider upping the total active DMT per session in order to account for these lost milligrams.
In another parallel to cannabis, smoking DMT vs vaping it can have drastically different results. Where smoking DMT might do the trick, vaporizing or dabbing N-dimethyltryptamine can hit quicker, harder and last longer. Sometimes how you inhale/ingest DMT is more important than how much you’re taking, so be cognizant of these different factors when choosing between smoking, vaping or ingesting DMT.
The Does & Don’ts Of Smoking DMT
Smoking or vaping DMT can be complicated, depending on what form or supply access you have, but in general you’re going to need one of:
Oil burner or vaporizer pipe
Dab rig
Bong, pipe or bubbler
If you have DMT powder or crystals you can smoke/vape them directly from a vaporizer or dab rig which is typically referred to as “freebasing”. Alternatively, you can layer DMT liquid or crystals between smokable herbaceous materials and light them up in a traditional weed pipe, bong or bubbler. A lot of beginners start with this layering technique because it’s not so different from toking on cannabis – some early DMTers even mix their DMT with weed for their first experience, but of course we’d advise against mixing any psychoactive compounds unless you’re a true psychedelic pro.
When you’ve chosen a smoking/vaping set up that works for your budget and experience-level, here are some things you should consider when preparing to finally light up your N-dimethyltryptamine:
SETTING IS KEY!
The place you pick must be safe for you and anyone else around you during your DMT trip. When choosing a setting try to invest in your safety and the sanctity of your DMT experience by selecting a quiet, familiar and positive space. What does positive space mean? If you’ve ever been to yoga or relaxed in a spa then you can appreciate the value of peaceful ambience. The same principles apply for your ‘tripping space’ – a calm, quiet, visually/sensory appealing place like a studio with incense or a sunlit room with a view of nature can lend themselves to a positive DMT experience.
MINDFUL = FULL EXPERIENCE
This is probably the most important element of any good DMT experience. You might need help from DMT to overcome trauma or mental condition, but the more positive, prepared, relaxed and confident you are the better results you can garner from N-dimethyltryptamine. This isn’t to say that anyone suffering from life’s woes can’t benefit from DMT, it’s just a lot more consistently positive an experience if you can be in the right frame of mind for the intense psychedelic effects.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK (LITERALLY)
Investing in an experienced ‘trip sitter’, shaman or professional in the psychedelics realm cannot be understated in terms of value. Whether you have a family member or friend who can guide you through the experience or you’re willing to pay a fee for some professional support, it’s always a good idea to have someone around when you trip on DMT. You shouldn’t trip alone in the beginning, but even experienced DMTers have a system with someone they trust.
This guide should be a primer for your first/next DMT experience. We hope you learned a thing or two as we summarized some of the do’s and don’ts of tripping on DMT. N-dimethyltryptamine can change your life in the most profound ways possible if you do it right, at the right time, for the right reasons. We want to wish you happy tripping and as always be safe whenever you experiment with these kinds of powerful substances.
Looking for more helpful tips before investing in the ultimate psychedelic experience? Here’s a few people that you ABSOLUTELY MUST read/listen to. These experts and advocates are incredible leaders in the field of normalizing psychedelics, so if you don’t already know about them or understand their messaging you should check them out before your next psychonautic experience:
Terrance McKenna
Joe Rogan
Graham Hancock
Michael Pollan
Hamilton Morris
Paul Stamets
