This book takes an in-depth look at the spiritual and psychotherapeutic potential of the amphetamine derivatives MDA and MMDA, harmaline (the active compound in ayahuasca), and ibogaine. To distinguish them from classical psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin, Naranjo coins the terms “emotion-enhancers” and “fantasy-enhancers” for these substances.
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Why this book matters
- A pioneering clinical study of MDA, MMDA, harmaline, and ibogaine — substances now at the forefront of psychedelic-assisted therapy research
- Introduces Naranjo’s landmark distinction between “emotion-enhancers” and “fantasy-enhancers” — a conceptual framework that continues to shape the field
- Written by Claudio Naranjo, one of the most important figures at the intersection of psychotherapy, psychedelics, and spiritual development
- Explores the spiritual and psychotherapeutic dimensions of these substances with a depth and rigor that remains unmatched decades later
- An essential historical and clinical reference for anyone working with or studying the full spectrum of psychedelic medicines
