(c) 2002 dmn
THE D X M ZINE.
Issue 13. August 2002.
A Symposium of Articles Pertaining to DXM Use
(c)2002 Jeffrey Sothen/gravol & dmn
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Edited by gravol, with article contributions by fellow DXMers.
Fractal Artwork by dmn ( [email protected])
DISCLAIMER
: The authors of this zine do not condone the use of dextromethorphan
in any way. This text is simply used as an informative guide to issues
relating to dextromethorphan use and should be used for entertainment
purposes only. We are not responsible for any actions taken by anyone
reading this text.
WARNING
: While the authors of this zine do not condone the use of
dextromethorphan in any way, a strict warning also is warranted here
regarding the dangers of Coricidin Cough & Cold. Each year, the rate
of death of individuals who overdose from this dangerous medication
increases, and for this reason this zine will no longer publish trip
reports involving this medication, nor will we publish any information
that may cast Coricidin Cough & Cold in a positive light. Anyone
still using this medication should stop immediately, because of the
dangers of the secondary active ingredient, chlorpheniramine maleate.
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CONTENTS
1 From the Editor
2 Announcements
3 Letters to the Editor
4 DXM in the Media
5 DXM, Astral Travel, and the Psychic Sensor
6 The DXM You Never Knew
7 DXM Induced Hypoxia
8 The Crossing of the Abyss
9 Anthropomorphication
10 Mixing DXM with Tryptamines
11 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
12 Sheer Madness
13 DXM in Science
14 Tales from the Darkside
15 DXM Artwork
16 Info on Ordering Pure DXM Powder
17 Acknowledgements/Zine Information
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FROM THE EDITOR
Greetings,
I won't take up much of your time since you have quite an issue before
you. I've updated a few sections including the new "DXM in Science"
section which is dedicated solely to DXM and science research. There's
also a spiffy new map that tracks all the latest incidents of DXM being
exposed in local media around the country.
The Zine is currently in a period of transition - I'm
trying to get the right format down with the right look - so if you have
any suggestions on making things appear easier-to-read and
better-looking, please contact me via email. I've also enlarged the text
font so it's easier-to-read. I take subscriber comments very seriously
and am always trying to improve this Zine to suit your needs. So please
don't hesitate to contact me and tell me what you think!
gravol
St
Augustine, FL
June
27, 2002
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DXM RESEARCH PROJECT
by gravol
The DXM Research Project is still in its beginning stages. So far,
VaeSolis from the Dextroverse has been able to raise over $4000, but the
project is very slow to take birth - so please be very patient, and we
will update you with any new information. Also look for a future
interview with Dr. J.M. Olney by VaeSolis. If you have any comments or
questions regarding his project you can contact VaeSolis through [email protected] .
DXM CONTEST WINNERS
by gravol
Congratulations to EvilX and Dex'd420, who won 5 grams and 10 grams of
pure dextromethorphan powder, respectively. EvilX participated in the
monthly survey and his name was drawn out of a hat. Dex'd420 contributed
article information that will be published in an upcoming issue.
And for those of you who are new at this, the DXM Zine will now
be giving away free DXM HBr in powder form exclusively to contributors
of the Zine. All articles must be submitted by the 20th of each month,
and one entry per email person will be submitted for a monthly drawing.
The approximate amount that will be given away will be 10 grams each
month. Special thanks to the Dextroverse for help making this possible.
If you would like a chance to win free DXM then please contribute and
make yourself known to the DXM community!
Upon receiving an article contribution, you will receive
notification that you've been entered in the contest and the winners
will be announced in each upcoming Zine. Good luck!
OLD ISSUES CONVERTED TO HTML, GRAPHICS ADDED
by gravol
I have taken the liberty of starting to convert all past issues to a
viewer-friendly HTML and RTF format with graphics included. Eventually,
all these issues will be located at the Dextroverse site, which is the
official home of the DXM Zine. As each issue is converted, I will
contact you through the DXM Mailing List and provide you with the URL.
In the meantime, you can still view past issues 1-10 at Robert F.
Golaszewski's site, http://www.dextromethorphan.ws/zines.
NEW - DXM ANTIDEPRESSANT WEBSITE
by xganon
This site is a collection of reader-submitted reports describing the
effects of DXM on depression or other mental disorders. If you have used
DXM and noticed any temporary or permanent relief of mental disorders,
please email me. If DXM use has made any mental disorders worse, I am
also interested, but readers should keep in mind that psychiatrists (and
many users) are prejudiced against this drug and have a tendency to
attribute any percieved ills to it. If you are writing about how DXM
hurt a mental illness, please explain your logic in attributing the
problems to DXM and not some other source. If in doubt, write and send
the report. I'll judge whether it's applicable or not. I'll try not to
be too biased. :)
The site is at http://www.dextroverse.org/~xganon. You can reach him via email at [email protected].
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Concerning Issue 11:
From: [email protected]
mad props for issue 11...i luv ur e-zine,man...lots of interesting articles...gotta luv that shit ;)
Concerning Issue 12:
From: [email protected] (Robert F. Golaszewski)
Looked it over. *Very* well done. Only thing is better citations of
that stuff from peer reviewed literature would have been good.
From: [email protected]
I noticed you've been printing various bad experiences people have
attributed to DXM. That's cool, but it could give the wrong impression
about DXM use to some people. It would be cool if you asked for reports
of short- and long-term positive effects from DXM use, and printed them
in the next issue. It would probably do a lot to clear up the prejudice
against DXM that seems to underly a lot of the discussion of it.
DXM IN THE MEDIA
DXM ON TELEVISION
compiled by gravol
One subscriber from Australia gives us a report about the new
Robitussin commercial for Robo Honey. It states "Robitussin has combined
effective dextromethorphan with soothing honey to create Robo honey,"
which is odd in itself because of the spelling out of the drug name in
its entirety.
DXM IN MUSIC
compiled by gravol, rfgdxm
It has come to my attention that a musician named "MC Chris" has made a
song named "Robotussin," which is about abusing DXM in the form of
Robitussin. It's available in MP3 format at Robert F. Golaszewski's site
( http://www.coricidin.org/mc_chris-robotussin.mp3 ) and the file size is 6.9 MB. The lyrics below are credited to Chris Ward with music by J. Fewell.
way back college boy asked to a high school dance
couldn't wait, but my date was in my friend's pants.
didn't know what to do, mc feelin blue,
til my best friend said that the red would get me through.
went to the jewel with my crew, adults only box,
in a second hand suit, bow tie, i'm a fox.
in a car on the street, in my mouth swisher sweet
down that shit at my crib in a one gulp feat.
room starts to turn like cheese,
my tummy starts to churn like grease,
on my knees like a rug burn beast
like an intern tease with a yeast (infection.)
all the while on the tile, feel like I got the flu.
think I'm gonna throw, I think this night is through
ding dong, date's arrived and her dress is ripped.
she don't know I'm on a robotussin trip.
in the back two girls going stag fat asses.
i demand from the date her sunglasses.
do a drop roll out the car like axel.
I need an angel, I need some fuckin advil.
I got a buzz bigger than a behive
cough up my cookies let loose what's on the inside
chorus
the tussin, the tussin
put it down like it was nothing
robocop couldn't stop me puking and flushin
no balls to be bustin, no fightin, no cussin
just love for a drug called robotussin
way back college boy, live on eleventh floor.
head out my window, wonder what I'm living for.
knock on my door, what's in store, it's my buddy bux
with the rabbit ear pockets saying he is out of luck.
Need a forty for party thrown by laura kang at rubin.
all he's got is snot and a box full of ludens.
Tell'm bout the tussin, we're hayden ho hustlin'
interupting discussions about reagonomic reprocussions.
Fuck'm, we're fuckin chug luggin.
soon my stomach I'm huggin I'm trippin or something
my coat I button, keep it down like a dungeon.
you could call me the cough medicine curmudgeon.
frankly, the feeling's fuckin fantastic
I'm tripping like jesus in the desert when he fasted,
Like it's the night before we all get drafted,
Like we're rowing through some rapids with Kevin Bacon, white water rafting
Like you're on epcot center on acid? Exactly.
chorus
DXM IN THE NEWS
compiled by gravol, rfgdxm, void
The above map shows all known locations where DXM has appeared in the
newspaper recently, whether it be a report outlining current abuse
trends, or a death. This is not meant to be an accurate depiction of
actual abuse trends because of various unknown factors, but provides a
glimpse into the areas where the media is drawing attention to DXM
abuse. The deaths, however, which are listed in red, are very accurate,
but does not necessarily reflect trends of DXM abuse in those areas. If
you have a news report you'd like us to add to this section, or know of a
news article that pertains to DXM abuse, please contact the Zine via
email at [email protected].
Jon Ottman reports to us from Michigan that Coricidin abuse is at an
all-time high. Athletes are abusing Coricidin to open nasal passages and
to enhance their athletic performance. One local chain has moved all
drugs containing dextromethorphan behind the counter. Other stores are
beginning to follow that same route, including CVS. The store computer
systems also limit the number of boxes that can be purchased at one
time, and proof of age is required to buy the product from the
pharmacist. There is also a new ad campaign in conjunction with Meijer
pharmacies and Michigan State Police - posters will be displayed
outlining the dangers of DXM abuse at both the pharmacies and at State
Police posts. If we get a copy of the poster I'll post it in this
section in an upcoming edition.
This comes out of Delafield, Wisconsin - A 13-year-old Wales boy
became ill and was hospitalized after taking an over-the-counter cold
medicine that has become popular with teens. The boy took nine tablets
of Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, which has its own street name of
"Triple C." Counselors try to suppress buzz of cough tablets
In the Toledo, Ohio Blade
, Luke Shockman reports that Coricidin abuse is on the rise, with
abusers typically taking between 8 and 20 pills. The problem has
intensified within the past two years. Nicknames for Coricidin now
include skittles, triple c, and vitamin d. Some pharmacies have begun placing them behind the counter to prevent theft.
Finally, in Kansas City, Missouri, the local news reports a rise in
Coricidin theft and abuse, and notes that pharmacists will only sell the
product to adults that ask for it by name.
DXM ON THE INTERNET
compiled by gravol, rfgdxm
An Internet report recently came by Paul M. Wax, MD of the Department
of Medical Toxicology at the Good Samaritan Regional Center in Phoenix,
Arizona, blasting DXM information websites. The sites he mentions
includes
www.erowid.org/index.shtml,6 www.lycaeum.org,7 www.dancesafe.org,13
www.ravesafe.com/, ecstasy.org/, www.bluelight.nu, tripzine.com/, and
www.eztest.com ,
along with the Third Plateau website. You can access the full report
through the Good Samaritan Regional Center's website.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as added DXM to their
website: "Nature and effects of dextromethorphanDextromethorphan
(sometimes called "DXM" or "robo") is a cough-suppressing ingredient in a
variety of over-the-counter cold and cough medications. Like PCP and
ketamine, dextromethorphan acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist. The most
common source of abused dextromethorphan is "extra-strength" cough
syrup, which typically contains 3 milligrams of the drug per milliliter
of syrup. At the doses recommended for treating coughs (1/6 to 1/3 ounce
of medication, containing 15 mg to 30 mg dextromethorphan), the drug is
safe and effective. At much higher doses (4 or more ounces),
dextromethorphan produces dissociative effects similar to those of PCP
and ketamine.
"The effects vary with dose, and dextromethorphan users
describe a set of distinct dose-dependent "plateaus" ranging from a mild
stimulant effect with distorted visual perceptions at low
(approximately 2-ounce) doses to a sense of complete dissociation from
one's body at doses of 10 ounces or more. The effects typically last for
6 hours. Over-the-counter medications that contain dextromethorphan
often contain antihistamine and decongestant ingredients as well, and
high doses of these mixtures can seriously increase risks of
dextromethorphan abuse."
And finally, it seems that attorneys are jumping on the Coricidin Abuse Bandwagon. One such site, http://www.injuryboard.com , reports this about Coricidin:
"Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold tablets or 'Triple C' as young people
sometimes refer to it, is a widely available over-the-counter cough
& cold medication. Triple C contains a powerful dose of
dextromethorphan, a substance related to morphine. While Triple C is
safe and effective when used properly to battle symptoms of the flu,
many young people are attracted to Triple C because of the high it
produces when taken in large doses. Some middle schools and high schools
have seen an increase in abuse of Triple C by their students. Abuse of
Triple C can produce behavior similar to that experienced by alcohol and
marijuana users. More ominously, many students appear to mix Triple C
with alcohol and other drugs. Such mixtures can be fatal. Seek
professional help for your child if you suspect that he or she may be
abusing Triple C. In addition, it may be important to contact an
attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind
that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
Attorneys associated with InjuryBoard.com will evaluate your case free
of charge. In addition, you will not pay any fees or costs unless your
attorney recovers money for you."
DXM, ASTRAL TRAVEL, AND THE PSYCHIC SENSOR
ONE INDIVIDUAL'S THEORY ON DXM, ASTRAL TRAVEL DANGERS, PSYCHEDELICS AND THE PSYCHEDELIC SENSOR
by Lucidity
I've spent the last week researching and thinking about what the
possible cause of my negative physical reactions DXM recently could be. I
think I realized something last night, which explained why I could have
a beautiful spiritual experience two years ago on 1.5 grams, and now
come close to death from 700. I'll explain the basic grounds for
the theory, see what you think:
Some of you who may read authors like Peter Carroll might
be familiarwith the term "psychic censor", used by some
metaphysicists/mystics to describe the filter that is within our mind,
which by nature blocks the perception of *supernatural* phenomena, and
clears enough static from our mind to allow us to focus and survive in
the physical world. Without the psychic sensor we would lose our minds
and go berserk. It would be like listening to 1000 radio stations
simultaneously, both visually and auditory. Some people, for a
variety of reasons, have a thinner psychic sensor than others. There are
differing opinions on exactly how the psychic sensor actually does its
work of filtering all this information and keeping it from reaching
physical sensation. I personally view the psychic sensor as a
field of dark matter, or supercondensed energy like a black hole, which
lies between your physical brain and the rest of the universe.
Our brains carry a certain amount of electromagnetic
energy within them, which allows the billions of electromagnetic
transmisions within the brain to occur. People with higer IQ's
would naturally have more of this energy within their actual brain. The
psychic sensor is a blanket of condensed energy which surrounds the
brain. If the psychic sensor loses energy, the brain gains it.
This is the basis of my theory. The psychic sensor is a field of
energy so thickly dense that its mass not only filters universal signals
but also contains within it enough energy to enlighten a person fully,
to the extent that their soul becomes unwaveringly strong and achieves
immortality, in other words, it is a strong enough soul to retain its
identity in the spiritual realm, and has also enough understanding of
the nature of creation (how to turn though tinto living material) In
other words, a fully enlightened person would be one who has removed the
veil of dark matter around their brain, by causing the brain/mind to
consume the energy of the psychic sensor, and make it as its own, energy
that can be consciously accessed and used with unlimited potential.
I believe the psychic sensor in individuals is pretty
thick in alot of people, though it would be thinner in the minds of
psychotics, psychics, psychedelic drug users, *alien abductees* and
mystics who employ transcendental meditation and fasting in their
spiritual work.People with thick psychic sensors are most likely
religious fanaticists, politicians, and others who spend most of their
life immersed in some sport, hobby or career.
This is getting to the point finally. I realized
last night that I have a much thinner psychic sensor now than I did when
I started reasearching and practicing spirituality 6 years ago.
It became even thinner two years ago when I used DXM for 60 days
in a row. It explains why I have eight hour lucid dreams, why I
have spontaneous sober hallucinations of people and creatures around me
at least once a week. When I started using DXM I did several
fourth-plateau doses. They were all very spiritual, peaceful,
fully astral experiences. I never felt scared or threatened, and
had no physical discomfort and very minimal tiredness the next day.
Third plateaus were also peaceful but more insightful since I had
partial access to thought. At that time my psychic sensor was still
fairly thick, so I was viewing these new spiritual realms as a bit of an
outsider, the filter in my mind doing its two-way job: to limit my
perception andunderstanding of the event and also providing me with a
type of 'invisibility' within that realm, so my energy didnt draw the
attention of other spiritual entities, kind of like the 'helmet of
invisibility' in Clash of the Titans (you all have HAD to have seen
that, it was my favorite movie as a kid).
So how would a spiritual experience like 3P and 4P be
altered if the person experiencing it had a thinner psychic sensor, and
there foremore energy in their brain for perception. Well
obviously it would be altered in at least two ways:
1. You would have a more sensory experience, that is, you would have a
larger perceptive field in the mind to experience spiritual realms,thus
providing a more meaningful, realistic journey, and facilitating
greater memory as well
2. You would be more easily perceived by other spirits, or
conciousnesses. This is where the possible danger comes into
astral travel in my opinion, because although all consciousnesse carry a
will of their own, and in some that will might not be benevolent
towards us.
Personally I dont like the idea of a possibly malevolent being seeing
me appear on his realm, especially if I appear somewhat weak in energy
and a good target for posession, mind-control or indoctrination. With
this being the basic theory, I want to share with you some perceptions I
have, in the form of conclusions we might possibly draw from these
ideas, they are in no order, really, just some random thoughts along
these lines.
Psychedelics and the Psychic Sensor
I believe that psychedelic drugs cause the brain to BORROW energy from
the psychic sensor while under the influence, but not enough energy to
remain once the users comes down off the drug. When mental
activity returns to normal in 4-8 hours, the mass of the psychic center
draws the released energy, which was unable to fully integrate into the
brain mass, back into itself. Thus the 'spiritual' or 'rebirth'
feeling one might have on a psychedelic might be almost fully forgotten
within a few short days. I think LSD and the tryptamines are the most
spiritually safe drugs. The reason being that they all have a built in
period of TOLERANCE. Basically, they allow access to energy of the
psychic sensor, but enact a period of tolerance equal to the time needed
for the psychic censor to reassimilate all or most of the displaced
energy. Therefore the mass of the psychic sensor hasn't changed
much when a person comes off a tryptamine. I mentioned that the energy
borrowed during a psychedelic experience does not have time to fully
integrate. This can be changed by meditation and 'realization'
during the experience. If one has a spiritual revelation during
their drug experience, and while still under the influence of the drug
can actually understand the information shown and incorporate it into
their belief system (encoding), they will be able to retain the energy
when they return to normal. Thus, using drugs like LSD, Mushrooms,
and DMT can allow us to thin the psychic sensor permanently, but not if
we are just using these drugs to get high. The two keys to
gaining permanent mental energy from a drug are
1. Understanding
2. Integration
These must both happen while one is still under the influence of the
drug,or they may not have the energy available later to process the
realizations and dismiss them as a faint dreamlike memory. This would
suggest that DXM used for spiritual purposes could be a very spiritually
dangerous drug. The main reasons being that
1. It has NO tolerance for many uses, whether consecutive or not, and
2. Its length of duration.
Dissociatives induce astral travel. Period. They allow a
great deal of energy to be borrowed from the psychic sensor. The
danger is, without tolerance, a person can redose on DXM before the
borrowed energy can be returned, thus borrowing more on top of it, day
after day. The psychic censor becomes increasingly thin. The
person becomes more inmeshed in the spiritual realm than in their own
world. This is why psychotic breaks are so common in drugs that have no
tolerance: the information "revealed" to the individual is not
necessarily the truth, or he/she may perceive a truth incorrectly.
If psychic sensor energy in the form of misunderstanding or a
false paradigm is given time to assimilate into a person's mind through
repeated drug use without periods of sobriety, the person will retain
the energy, but in a very mentally damaging form. This is why some
people end up in mental hospitals. And keep in mind this can
happen without drugs, any time the psychic sensor is thinned, a person
is a candidate for psychosis. They also have a reciprocal
opportunity for immense spiritual growth. So as I tripped every day and
my psychic sensor became paper thin, my perception of the spiritual
realms increased, and I was able to interact with consciousnesses and
became the recipient of more information than I can even comprehend at
this time. The laws of probability became tipped in my favor,
because with a thinner filter and more powerful brain, my thoughts and
wishes had a greater effecton the energy of the universe. Surprisingly, I
regained probably at least 3/4 of my psychic sensor within the 3 months
after going sober. The other 1/4 is part of me, a permanent
effect on the encoding system that creates the way I perceive myself,
the world and others. Unfortunately, I think I assimilated some
errors, and some damaging information which I now have to fight with in
my spiritual pursuits. For the most part, however, I feel that I
have a pretty good comprehension of "things", basically I have my own
'theory of everything' which may or may not be correct, but my belief of
it fully allowed me to retain the extra energy and thin the psychic
sensor. Therefore we could argue "Its not the religion, but ones level
of belief in it that makes one strong", "In the end all religions are
the same", etc. We've heard these things said, but here is an
actual explanation for its truth. Hopefully, no matter the
paradigm we use to thin the psychic censor, when it is thinned we will
be able to truly understand everything. There can only be one
ultimate truth, in my opinion is the truth of chaos, which in itself is a
truth with limitless possibilities. But many systems of
attainment will increase our energy for perception. On opposite ends of
the spectrum, you have probably two of the most powerful methods of
attainment, one relatively safe, the otherlife-threateningly dangerous.
These would be meditation, andlong-term dissociative
use.MEDITATION: Must be done every day and diligently for the
samereason: Successful meditation will allow energy to be borrowed
fromthe psychic censor, prolonged and repetitious meditation will
allowfor spiritual understanding and assimilation. Since one's
phsyicalfaculties (namely the brain) are basically intact while
meditating,and not inhibited and rearranged by a dissociative drug, one
can enterthe spiritual realms in a much stronger state, and will be
better ableto make decisions, and not misinterpret information or fall
intodelusional thought patterns. There will be nearly full
recollectionof the experience if done properly.DXM, on the other hand,
when used days in a row, continues to thin thepsychic sensor AND
dissociate oneself from their faculties, at anincreasingly fast pace the
longer one continues to dose. It seemsthat under principles of
physics, if ones mind gained just one half ofthe energy of the psychic
censor, the other half being less powerfulnow would be simply sucked up
by the attraction of the mental energy,thus one would achieve the
spontaneous enlightenment attributed to,say, the Buddha, or Christ at
his death. One would become an immortalsoul with energy so
powerful it could only be destroyed by the "God"force itself, the
extreme universal consciousness force. Although
this force gains energy as we do, so it seems natural that it would
embrace our enlightenment fully. Over the last two years I have spent a
huge amount of time learning about many angles of spiritual thought.
As I understand things, I continue to thin my psychic sensor.
If I were to guess, I would say perhaps it gets close to the 50-50
level when I trip now.
So anyway, My conclusion is that my psychic sensor was
alot thicker back in the beginning, during those beautiful 3P and 4P
experiences. Its alot thinner now, possibly 50-100 trips later, topped
with yoga, meditation and compulsive reading of spiritual and scientific
theory.
In January, the 7th day of a binge, 700 milligrams, resulted
in an extreme physical reaction which I later posted to have felt like a
spiritual attack from an unknown source.I went sober from DXM for 4
months, smoked some 5meoDMT, and during this time had incredibly long
and lucid dreams, and spontaneous sober hallucinations. Call it
HPPD or whatever if you wish, the VEIL HAD THINNED MORE, and perceptions
of the dimensions increased.
Two months ago I got back on DXM, and had three
near-death experiences, two after 4-5 day binges, and once the night
after I had done DXM, during my sleep. I woke up with heart rate
over 200 and the feeling of severe hyperthermia and acidification which
started in the region of my pituitary gland and spread painfully over my
head and body. Each time I was convinced I was dying, but when I
sobered up I could find no medical reason for what happened, as I am
about the healthiest person I know. So I wrote it off as a panic
attack, dismissed the memories of the actual pain and emotion of
realizing death, and tripped again.I now realize that I was in more
physical danger than I accepted, and offer two explanations:
1. Spiritual attack--as my mind moved into other realms, it carried
with it enough energy to be perceived by outside forces. Perhaps
they saw me as a threat, or wanted to posess my mind and use its energy
tofurther their own existence or purpose. Perhaps they simply
wanted to steal my energy and I looked like a good doped up target to
suck on for a while. I dont know. I know if I had been
strong enough to actually reach this realm through meditation, I'd have
been strong enough to defend myself, or at least come across as an
equal, and possibly even learn something.
2. A more benevolent, less 'delusional-sounding' idea: I left
too much astral substance, energy, in the realm I visited.
Ceremonial magickians and astral travelers are taught to always be
sure to reassimilate your energy, and come back fully to this level.
You can actually lose so much energy in an astral realm that you
leave a type of "double" there, which has been viewed by other people
and confirmed through controlled astral projection exercises. Many
people, upon their first successful astral travel, get sick or feel
extremely tired the next few days after the experience. This is
often because they panicked and 'snapped back' into their bodies, which
shocks the bodily energy and temporarily weakens the person. The
thicker your psychic sensor, the more easily your energy can 'snap
back'--it is attracted by the sensor. For the
same reason, most people wake up soon after realizing they are lucid in a
dream. Continuous work with dreams is agood way to thin the
psychic sensor, and soon a person will have much more time and freedom,
not to mention control, in their lucid dreams (which are actually astral
projections).My most intense death experienced happened while I was
asleep. I have no recollection nor idea of exactly what happened,
but apparently I had an astral experience during my sleep which stole a
great deal ofenergy from me. The energy that was left was doing
all it could to maintain my body in a living state. The
near-death-experience itself I believe caused me to borrow energy from
the psychic sensor, and I think alot of it might have been assimilated
as I came to terms with life and death as the cycle that keeps the
energy moving.
The upshot, I believe it is spiritually and physically NOT
FUCKING SAFE for me to do 3P doses of dxm. Its not safe for me to
do 2P doses and smoke pot. What is probably safe if I *really*
want to dex is a 250 mg dose to promote a meditative state. I'm
not sure how long this will be safe, and my goal is to simply convert my
spiritual practice to nothing but meditation and creative visualization
(magick).
I honestly feel like one more 3P, and certainly a 4P would
result in my mind taking over 50 percent of the psychic sensor,
resulting in a snap into full enlightenment, resulting in the death of
my physical body due to lack of physical control and grounding. The same
way my brain consumed the psychic sensor, the energy of the
spirituniversewould consume me, immediately and fully, for I would have
none of thatenergy anchoring me in this physical dimension. If I had no
one onthis earth to remain for, the idea might appeal to me immensely to
go become a god somewhere and create my own little universe. But I
do have reasons to stay on this earth, and while I crave to move on and
discover more and understand my purpose and potential, I think with
these new understandings I have had, I prefer to further my spiritual
growth with all my physical faculties intact. Finally, I have the fear
and understanding I needed to fight the battle of DXM addiction.
Wish me well.
You may contact this individual at [email protected].
THE DXM YOU NEVER KNEW
AND OTHER INTERESTING CASES INVOLVING DXM ABUSE FROM A TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE
by Jim Magarey
[ Editor's Note:
This is from the International Program on Chemical Safety regarding
DXM. It is highly informative in some parts and I felt that it would be
of interest for all the DXM enthusiasts alike. Please note that this is
for dextromethorphan in its purest form, not the hydrobromide salt. My
notes have been added in brackets.]
Main Risks and Target Organs:
The main risks associated with dextromethorphan are ataxia, central
nervous system (CNS) stimulation, dizziness, lethargy and psychotic
behavior. Less frequently with large doses seizures and respiratory
depression can occur. Nausea, vomiting, constipation and tachycardia may
occur. The main target organ is the central nervous system (CNS).
Summary of Clinical Effects:
Central nervous system effects include ataxia,drowsiness, vertigo and
rarely coma. CNS stimulation may beobserved. Restlessness, increased
muscle tone with body rigidity have been reported. With extremely large
ingestions respiratory depression can occur. Gastrointestinal effects
include nausea, vomiting, constipation and dry mouth. Urinary retention
may be seen. Dextromethorphan abuse has been described and produces
euphoria, CNS stimulation, visualand/or auditory hallucinations. There
does not appear to be any evidence of dependence of the morphine type.
The possibility of bromide poisoning should be considered in the long
term abuser.
[ Editor's Note:
I have never heard CNS stimulation as a result of DXM intoxication
before. If that is true, then there essentially is no difference in
classifying DXM as a true psychedelic.]
First Aid Measures and Management Principles:
Assess and support airway, respiration and cardiovascular function if
needed. Gastric decontamination is recommended for recent ingestions of
more than 10 mg/kg. Seizures and/or CNS depression have occurred within
30 minutes of ingesting dextromethorphan.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL/CATHARTIC. Activated charcoal may be
given alone or with a cathartic such as sorbitol or magnesium citrate
even though at this time there is no data concerning the adsorption or
clinical efficacy of activated charcoal in the treatment of
dextromethorphan ingestions.
GASTRIC LAVAGE followed by activated charcoal may be
indicated for the treatment of recent large ingestions, or in patients
who are comatose or at risk of convulsing. NALOXONE may be of
benefit to reverse the respiratory and CNS effects of dextromethorphan
although its efficacy is yet to be adequately determined.
Chemical Structure:
Chemical name: Dextromethorphan is 3 Methoxy-17-methylmorphinan
monohydrate, which is the d isomer of levophenol, a codeine analogue and
opioid analgesic. Molecular formula: (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide): C
18 H25NO.HBr.H2O; Molecular weight 370.3
Description:
Odourless verging on a faint odour. Solubility in water 1.5 g/100 mL
at 25 C. Soluble 1 in 10 of ethanol. Practically insoluble in ether.
Freely soluble in chloroform. pH of a 1% aqueous solution 5.2 to 6.5
(Budavari, 1996).
Contraindications:
Dextromethorphan should not be administered in patients taking
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg fluoxetine, paroxetine)
(Skop et al., 1994) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Rivers &
Horner, 1970). This may produce a life threatening serotonergic syndrome
which consists of: restlessness, sweating, hypertension, hyperthermia,
tremor, myoclonus and seizures.
Dextromethorphan may be associated with histamine
release and should not be used in ATOPic children. Dextromethorphan
should not be taken for persistent or chronic cough (e.g. with smoking,
emphysema, asthma) or when coughing is accompanied by excessive
secretions, unless directed by a physician (AHFS, 1992). Alcohol and CNS
depressants should be avoided with dextromethorphan.
Routes of Exposure:
Dextromethorphan is usually taken orally. It has been abused orally.
Dextromethorphan has been sniffed in the abuse setting. No information
is available on IV DXM use.
Absorption by Route of Exposure
Dextromethorphan is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with
maximum serum level occurring at 2.5 hours (Barnhart et al., 1979).
Peak concentration of the major metabolite dextrorphan) was 1.6
to 1.7 hours (Silvasti et al., 1987). Onset of effect is
rapid, often beginning 15 to 30 minutes after oral ingestion (Pender
& Parks, 1991).
Peak levels for sustained release products
generally occur about 6 hours after ingestion (Amsel, 1981) although
absorption may be erratic. There is no information about the volume of
distribution in humans. In dogs, the volume of distribution is reported
to range from 5.0 to 6.4 L/Kg (Baselt & Cravey, 1989).
[ Editor's Note: Interesting, I guess somebody besides our subscribers have been feeding DXM to dogs. :) ]
The half life of the parent compound is approximately 2 to 4 hours in people with normal metabolism.
Metabolism:
There is a clear first pass metabolism and it is generally assumed
that the therapeutic activity is primarily due to its active metabolite,
dextrophan (Silvasti et al., 1987; Baselt & Cravey, 1982). Genetic
polymorphism has profound effects on its metabolism (Hildebrand et al
1989). Dextromethorphan undergoes polymorphic metabolism depending
on variation in cytochrome P-450 enzyme phenotype. The specific
cytochrome P-450 enzyme is P450 2D6(CYP2D6) (Schadel et al., 1995). Fast
metabolizers constitute about 84% of the population. After a 30 mg dose
plasma levels are less than 5 ng/mL four hours postingestion (Woodworth
et al., 1987). Intermediate metabolizers constitute about 6.8% of the
population. After an oral dose of 30 mg plasma levels are 10 to 20 ng/mL
at 4 hours and less than 5 ng/mL at 24 hours postingestion
(Woodworth et al., 1987). Poor metabolizers constitute 5% to
10% of the Caucasian population. The ratio of metabolite to parent drug
in 8 hour urine sample is less than 10 to 1 after a 15 mg dose
(Hildebrand et al., 1989). After an oral dose of 30 mg plasma
levels are greater than 10 ng/mL at 4 hours and greater than 5 ng/mL at
24 hours (Woodworth et al., 1987). It is metabolized in the liver by
extensive metabolizers to dextrorphan. Dextrorphan is itself an active
antitussive compound (Baselt & Cravey, 1982). Only small amounts are
formed in poor metabolizers (Kupfer, 1986). Less than 15% of the
dose form minor metabolites including D-methoxymorphinane and
D-hydroxmorphinane (Kupfer, 1986).
Elimination by Route of Exposure
Dextromethorphan and its metabolites are excreted via the
kidney. Depending on the metabolism phenotype up to 11% may
be excreted unchanged or up to 100% as demethylated conjugated morphinan
compounds (Hildebrand, 1989). In the first 24 hours after dosing,
less than 0.1% is eliminated in the feces (Baselt & Cravey, 1989).
Pharmacology:
The toxicodynamic actions of dextromethorphan are not completely
defined. Dextromethorphan enhances serotonin activity by inhibiting the
reuptake of serotonin (Kramei et al., 1992; Bem & Peck, 1992).
Specific non-opioid dextromethorphan binding sites are present in the
central nervous system (CNS) which mediate the antitussive effects,
separate from codeine and other opioids (Hardman et al., 1996).
Dextromethorphan and dextrorphan both affect the NMDA receptor
(Carpenter et al., 1988; Reynolds, 1993).
[ Editor's Note:
Well, there you have it, folks! DXM enhances serotonin by inhibiting
its reuptake. Same action that antidepressants do. To what degree DXM
does this is not known but it could be a powerful antidepressant tool -
at least for me it is.]
The antitussive effects of dextromethorphan and the metabolite
dextrorphan are secondary to binding in the CNS at non-opioid receptors.
Dextromethorphan does not have analgesic or addictive properties,
although abuse and dependence have been described(Hardman et al, 1996).
One of the major metabolites, dextrorphan has cough suppressant
activity.
Toxicity:
Coma was reported in an adult who ingested 720 mg over 36 hours
(Schneider, 1991). Rated as lethal at oral doses of 50 to 500
mg/kg (Gosselin, 1981). Death has been reported after overdose in two
cases but quantity was uncertain (Rammer et al., 1988). Long-acting
products: adults have tolerated up to 960 mg/day with minor adverse
effects (Walker and Hunt, 1989). Abuse: Has been used for abuse. Orally
in doses of 300 mg to 1800 mg in adults it can cause intoxication with
hyperexcitability, visual and/or auditory hallucinations (Dodds &
Revai, 1967; Orrell & Campbell, 1986). It has been reported that
sniffing 0.25 g two to three times a day over 2 to 3 months produced
euphoria and restlessness for up to 2 hours followed by dizziness,
nausea, depression and fatigue (Fleming, 1986).
[ Editor's Note:
I thought the reports of DXM-sniffers were just urban legend,
considering how much it supposedly burns. But snorting 250 mg? Wow!]
Chronic effects: It should be noted that dextromethorphan is marketed
as the hydrobromide and can produce bromide toxicity with chronic use.
Dextromethorphan has been abused at doses of 2160 to 2880 mg daily for
up to five years producing hallucinations, euphoria, disorientation,
insomnia and nausea. Withdrawal produced dysphoria and craving for the
drug (Wolf and Caravati 1995).
[ Editor's Note:
I have never heard of this extreme of a case involving DXM abuse -
over 2 grams a day, every day, for five years? I'd love to get a CAT
scan of their brains, if they're still alive of course.]
Toxicity may be variable in children. Ingestion of as little as 17
mg/Kg has resulted in signs and symptoms of toxicity. At this
dosage range some children have shown no symptoms whilst others have
shown ataxia, stupor, transient fever, lethargy or nystagmus (Versie et
al., 1962; Katona & Wason, 1986). Seizures have been reported.
Long-acting products may be more toxic in children, producing prolonged
CNS depression at 10 mg/kg (Devlin, 1985). Animal data:
LD 50 in mice 165 mg/kg
LD 50 in rats 350 mg/kg (Gosselin, 1981)
LD 50 in mice 39 mg/Kg (Benson, 1953)
There was no association between dextromethorphan and malformations
(Heinonen et al., 1977). Dextromethorphan is generally considered safe
to use during pregnancy (Berkowitz et al., 1981).
[ Editor's Note: Once again debunking the Birth Defect Theory/Scare that was presented to you in the last issue.]
Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors has caused toxicity
leading to death (Rivers & Horner, 1970; Hansten, 1989). Not to be
taken with serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (Skop et al., 1994) Alcohol
and drugs causing CNS depression should be avoided when taking
dextromethorphan.
Monitoring dextromethorphan serum levels is not useful
clinically in the overdose situation because a correlation between
levels and clinical effects has yet to be determined (Walker & Hunt,
1989). However plasma levels may be measured to determine metabolizer
phenotype. The presence of dextromethorphan may be confirmed by
qualitative determination of the drug in urine or serum.
Plasma dextromethorphan concentrations have not
been correlated with clinical toxicity. Monitoring concentrations of
dextromethorphan, therefore, would not be useful (Ellenhorn &
Barceloux, 1983; Walker & Hunt, 1989) Plasma dextromethorphan
concentrations are used to determine hepatic metabolism phenotype.
The presence of dextromethorphan may be confirmed
by qualitative determination of the drug in urine or blood, see Section
8. Plasma levels may be used to determine metabolizer phenotype.
Ingestion:
Oral ingestion is the most common route of acute poisoning. The most
common clinical effects involve the central nervous system (CNS).
Neurologic: drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, nystagmus, CNS stimulation,
vertigo, coma, psychosis and hyperreflexia (Cetaruk & Aaron, 1995;
Wolfe & Caravati, 1995; Devlin et al., 1985; Shaul et al., 1977;
Schneider et al., 1991). Seizures have been reported within 30 minutes
of ingestion. Respiration: Respiratory depression has been noted (Katona
and Wason, 1986; Shaul et al., 1977). Cardiovascular: Long-acting
preparations may cause tachycardia (Devlin et al., 1985).
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting (Versie at al., 1962) constipation
and dry mouth may occur. Eye: Mydriasis, miosis and nystagmus may be
seen. Genitourinary: Retention of urine may be seen. Skin: Urticaria was
noted after ingestion of a long-acting preparation in a child (Devlin
et al., 1985). Long-acting preparations: With 10 mg/Kg or more taken
orally ataxia, lethargy, nystagmus and tachycardia have been reported.
[ Editor's Note:
The mydriasis, miosis and nystagmus of the eye may be what occurred
to the unfortunate young woman in the last issue who was lacking the
enzyme for DXM metabolism. She was temporarily diagnosed as blind in one
eye, and it probably correlates with the above information.]
Daily Abuse:
The daily abuse of oral dextromethorphan has been described as causing
hallucinations (visual and auditory), dyspnea, floating and flying
sensations, and increased perception (Wolfe & Caravati, 1995).
[ Editor's Note : This is very accurate, especially the "floating and flying sensations," and the "increased perception."]
Central nervous system (CNS) stimulation has also beenreported (Dodds
& Revai, 1967; Orrell & Campbell, 1986). When the drug was
stopped no withdrawal symptoms were noted, however, craving for
dextromethorphan continued.
It has been reported that sniffing 0.25 g two to three
times a day over 2 to 3 months produced euphoria and restlessness for up
to 2 hours followed by dizziness, nausea, depression and fatigue
(Fleming, 1986). This patient did not demonstrate withdrawal
symptoms on cessation but did complain of continuing craving for
dextromethorphan.
[ Editor's Note: There we go again with our "chronic sniffer" - I guess he didn't experience much burning from the powder. Very odd.]
Overdose/Cause of Death:
Following overdose of short acting dextromethorphan patients may
become clumsy, hyperkinetic and ataxic a few hours after the ingestion.
There may be vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nystagmus,
and visual and auditory hallucinations. Later unsteadiness and unstable
gait are observed with truncal ataxia. In severe cases, shallow
respirations, urinary retention, stupor, or coma may supervene,
especially if high doses of alcohol have been ingested. The prognosis
for recovery is good (Ellenhorn & Barceloux, 1988). Following
ingestion of long acting dextromethorphan symptoms of over use in
children include urticaria, restlessness, lethargy, nystagmus, ataxia,
tachycardia and blood pressure elevation. This may require admission to
an intensive care unit. Long acting preparations may produce a higher
rate of toxic symptoms in children than short-acting dextromethorphan.
There does not appear to be a correlation between the amount of
long-acting dextromethorphan ingested and the severity of symptoms
(Ellenhorn & Barceloux, 1988).
In acute overdose ataxia, drowsiness (Devlin et al.,
1985; Shaul et al., 1977) vertigo and coma (Schneider et al., 1991). CNS
stimulation may be noted. Restlessness, increased muscle tone
with body rigidity have been reported (Benson et al., 1953).
Seizures have been reported within 30 minutes of ingestion. In the
abuse situation it can cause CNS stimulation and visual and/or auditory
hallucinations (Dodds & Revai, 1967; Orrell & Campbell, 1986).
It has been reported that Cognitive deterioration resulting from
prolonged abuse has been reported (Hinsberger et al., 1994).
After acute overdose mydriasis or miosis (Schneider et
al., 1991) and nystagmus (Katona & Wason, 1986; Devlin et al.,
1985) may be noted. Nystagmus may persist from 7 to 8 hours with
long-acting preparations (Devlin et al., 1985). No chronic effects were
found.
Management of a DXM Abuser:
Assess and support airway, ventilation, and circulation. Naloxone may
antagonize respiratory depression. Gastric decontamination is
recommended for recent ingestions of more than 10 mg/kg of
dextromethorphan. Patients with respiratory depression may require
admission to an intensive care unit. Others can be observed in the
emergency facility for 4 to 6 hours and then discharged. A small number
of patients with minor symptoms (such as ataxia or restlessness) may be
sent home under careful supervision. (Ellenhorn & Barceloux, 1988)
Children who have ingested a long-acting preparation should be
hospitalized.
Gastric decontamination is recommended for a recent
ingestion of more than 10 mg/kg. Seizures and/or central nervous system
(CNS) depression have occurred within 30 minutes of ingesting
dextromethorphan.
Antidote:
NALOXONE may be of benefit to reverse the respiratory and CNS effects
of dextromethorphan. Although there have been reports concerning
the response to naloxone (Katona & Wason, 1986; Shaul et al, 1977),
in most cases improvement in, and resolution of, neurologic symptoms
occurred over three to eight hours after naloxone administration, and
this may represent the natural course of dextromethorphan toxicity
rather than a response to naloxone (Pender,1991). There is
currently no evidence which suggests significant efficacy associated
with naloxone administration (Wolfe & Caravati, 1995).
Many references still recommend the use of Ipecac to
induce emesis in dextromethorphan overdose. However there have
been reports of seizures following overdose and thus this monograph does
not advocate the induction of emesis. Also, most dextromethorphan
ingestions are the liquid formulation which are most likely absorbed
quickly. Emesis may thus be ineffective and contraindicated due to rapid
CNS depression, and may delay the administration of activated charcoal.
Charcoal has been recommended without reports proving or disproving its
efficacy. However it is commonly used for dextromethorphan overdose and
is likely to be effective and safe. Research on this matter would
determine if this is so. Further information is required before naloxone
can be accepted as an antidote for dextromethorphan toxicity. The
cases presented to date do not support reversal of dextromethorphan
toxicity by naloxone. This is supported by the pharmacology of
dextromethorphan (Wolfe & Caravati, 1995; Hardman et al., 1996).
Case Reports Involving Overdose:
Case 1: A 41 year old female ingested 720 mg of dextromethorphan over
a 36 hour period. She presented lethargic and responding only to
painful stimuli. Respirations were shallow and sporadic, pupils pinpoint
and minimally reactive to light. Because of her decreased level of
consciousness and miosis, 1 mg of naloxone intravenous (IV) was
administered with some improvement of consciousness. An additional 2 mg
naloxone was administered with further improvement and ultimate return
to normal mental status. Serum samples showed dextromethorphan level of
100 ng/mL (Schneider et al., 1991).
Case 2: A report is given of two young adults who died after overdose
of dextromethorphan. How much was taken is uncertain (Rammer at al
1988).
Case
3: A 23 year old male presented with psychosis after an acute overdose
of dextromethorphan. He demonstrated hyperexcitability and
hallucinations which he compared to his experience with LSD. (Dodds
& Revai, 1967).
[ Editor's Note: DXM being used during the Summer of Love? Wow!]
Case 4: A 26 year old female took approximately 60ml of a cough
medicine containing dextromethorphan about six hours after ingesting 30
mg of phenelzine (Nardil). Thirty minutes later she felt nauseated,
dizzy and collapsed. Within one hour she was brought to the hospital
unconscious with rigid extremities and fixed, dilated pupils. She
was severely hypotensive with a systolic blood pressure that did not
rise above 70 mm of mercury and a temperature that ranged from 42�C to
42.2�C. Despite vasopressors
, anti-arrhythmics and adrenaline, approximately four hours after
arriving at the hospital she had a cardiac arrest and died (Rivers &
Horner, 1970).
Case 5: An 11 week old infant was given inappropriate doses of a
dextromethorphan/guaifenesin mixture over a period of 24 hours. Doses
were more frequent and larger than those recommended, but the exact
amount was unable to be determined. The infant was alert and noted
to be hyperexcitable with intermittent periods of extremity stiffening
and cutaneous mottling. He was given naloxone 0.1 mg/Kg
intravenously. Within 30 minutes of the naloxone he was noted to
be calmer and within two hours all signs had resolved (Pender &
Parks, 1991).
[ Editor's Note: This is the first time I've heard of a baby being high on DXM - downright disturbing!]
Case 6: A 3 year old boy ingested an unknown amount of
dextromethorphan and presented with lethargy, somnolence, ataxia and
nystagmus. Vital signs were normal, and respirations adequate. He awoke
after he was given intravenous naloxone (0.4 mg). Twenty five
grams of charcoal was given and during the next three hours his
condition steadily improved and he was discharged (Katona & Wason,
1986).
Preventive Measures:
Dextromethorphan has been abused and care should be taken not to supply it to susceptible individuals.
About the Author:
Jim Magarey, Poisons Information Centre, Royal Childrens Hospital -
Flemington Rd, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria AUSTRALIA 3052
Telephone 03 93455680 Fax 03 93491261
DXM INDUCED HYPOXIA
DEXTROMETHORPHAN INDUCED HYPOXIA OF THE BRAIN: A HYPOTHESIS
by Kid
There has been a lot of speculation about the meaning of self-reported
cases of cognitive impairment by hypermedical users Dextromethorphan
(hydrobromide). One well theoretical mechanism of brain damage is
NAN; NMDA-Antagonist-Neurotoxicity (often referred to as "Olney's
Lesions"). I propose an alternative hypothesis.
Data:
In a discussion with Robert F. Golaszewski (RFG) about self-reported
cases of cognitive impairment in hypermedical DXM users, he reported (if
I recall correctly) that he had received a total of 14 such
self-reported cases. (Again, if I recall correctly) the average
dosage of the users was 13.5mg/kg.
Problematics:
I am working with very restricted data. The most important
unknowns here in these self-reported cases are drug use history
(especially duration of DXM use), dosing patterns (how often, standard
deviation and distribution), and history of mental and physical health.
Also, working with data that is self-reported tends to
be a problem in itself, because only those who are motivated to report
their cases (for whatever reason) will be likely to do so.
Assumptions:
Since none of the data indicates otherwise (except for the fact these
people take an OTC cough suppressant hypermedically ;-) I will assume
that all of these people are average people, meaning that as a group (or
"on average") they have no mental or physical anomalies to distinguish
them from the rest of the population. I will also assume, based on
my extensive contact with numerous users of DXM over the years, that to
build up to such a high average dose, they have each used DXM at least
50 times, and their dosage pattern takes the normal distribution curve.
Standard deviation will be assumed to be 1/3 of the average dose
(4.5mg/kg).
Possible Cause of Cognitive Impairment:
Doses of DXM at or above 20mg/kg are cited as being dangerous doses.
Deaths from DXM HBr only have occured. The expected cause of
death due to DXM HBr overdose would be respiratory depression.
If the assumptions above are correct, that each
user has taken DXM HBr at least 50 times, with a standard deviation of
4.5mg/kg on a normal distribution curve, then 7.49% of total doses is
taken above the 20 mg/kg. Thus, if each user has taken 50 trips,
they have taken about 4 trips above 20mg/kg. The statistically
highest dose the user has taken (98th percentile) would be 22.7mg/kg.
Conclusion:
It is reasonable to believe that hypermedical Dextromethorphan users
may be causing themselves brain damage due to hypoxia of the brain.
More data is required to assess the validity of the conclusion.
Afterward:
To enlighten you more on the purpose of this paper I'll tell you about the origins of my hypothesis.
In one of my many arguments with RFG about 'what else
could possibly cause people to self-report brain damage from DXM use
than NAN' I asked RFG for his data. He gave me the figures found
in the paper, and upon looking at the average doses of these people who
are self reporting "brain damage" from DXM I came up with the idea that
perhaps it is hypoxia of the brain and *NOT* NAN (a.k.a "Olney's
Lesions") that is causing apparent cognitive impairment in DXM users.
My hypothesis is specifically about DXM. Olney's
NAN was hypothetically applied to DXM by William White, and continues to
be applied to DXM by RFG and many DXM users. AFAIK, the first
time J. Olney said anything about the link between NAN and DXM was long
after DXM users had already made the extension of Olney's theory.
You may contact this individual at [email protected].
THE CROSSING OF THE ABYSS
DXM SHAMANIC "CROSSING OF THE ABYSS" EXPERIENCE
by Shostiru
"It felt as if a black veil were dropping from my soul, or perhaps as
if an evil spell were being banished. I could sense the life and
joy around me in the trees, the clouds, the skies, and even the stars.
There was life all around me, and I could suddenly see the pattern to
it."
Well, I tripped this weekend and went too far even for me. Psychoactives
included approximately 360-400mg DXM HBr, 150-200ug LSD, regular use of
fluoxetine (dosage not recalled), cigarettes, and possibly a bit of
left over harmaline from a previous night's experiment. My body
mass is 80kg.
It started with dinner at Z. and B.'s; B. made black bean
burritos and I ate two (mistake number one). Then we all dropped; I
took three hits, at I'm guesstimating 150-200ug (these weren't
particularly strong hits of acid). Then shortly after I drank
about one half of an 8oz bottle of RoboMax (yes, I know I should
really be extracting the shit). This was a combination I had done
before, at lower levels, and I had been quite impressed with the
results. I also took a Coenzyme Q10 in an attempt to prevent any
metabolic insult to my posterior cingulate and retrosplenial cortex, a
matter about which I have recently become somewhat paranoid as a result
of Olney's findings. The first 30 minutes were uneventful. Alert
came at maybe 35-40 minutes into the experience. I felt a slight
stiffness in my shoulders, or perhaps a need to move around.
Within 15 minutes I started feeling gastrointestinal distress.
I took 4mg loperamide, thanking the chemistry gods that it doesn't
cross the blood-brain barrier.
At about dose+1hour, I started feeling the DXM kick in.
I remember sitting in the bathroom, looking at the wooden door. As
I sat there without moving, the patterns in the wood transformed into a
fluid sculpture, then into a waterfall and finally into an incredibly
beautiful place, with a waterfall, small rapids, delicate ferns and
plants, and life all around. At this moment I knew something different
would happen tonight. For awhile after I honestly don't remember much
(for reasons that will become clear later). I started feeling a
little uneasy inthe tummy, and tried more than once (unsuccessfully) to
go to the bathroom. I finally ended up wandering outside ... and
then I saw the moon.
The weather here occasionally takes on a particular form,
in which delicate, wispy, and probably low-lying clouds are blown
rapidly across the sky. In the night, under the full moon, this
took on the appearance of an Aurora Borealis. Music was playing
inside, and the rest of
AN ASTRAL EXPERIENCE INVOLVING DXM AND ALIEN LANDSCAPES
There is no such thing as difference. I saw the factory where
humans are produced. Gaia's treat -- mass production and subsequent
suckling of humaniform creatures. Humans all look the same.
My head was an expansive cathedral. Jesus is dead, but love
is still alive. All music comesfrom the magic place. I have
been there and have communed with it. Death is nothing to fear.
The soul is everlasting and the universe is complex.I have seen
past barriers I have not passed before. The tripping hymen has
been sweetly penetrated once again. It's good my mentalmaster is
gentle with my vulnerable body, because when you have an immortal soul
it's too easy to be cruel. Karma can cut your spirit. I have seen
the other-side where the spirits whirl in the tower/well and generate
the energy of the universe by spinning in orbit in their space.
"Step out into the universal singularity and
feel my Nirvana, baby," says God's angel. A point is the ultimate order.
Tepid bathwater -- what the universewill become. In between
we live in chaos and complexity. But I have seen all sides of the
equation. I have been there. I have been the point. I
have been the bath water. Just an intermission in this life-long
movie.
12:21 -- There is a schism between the visual and the
imagined. The imagined is more detailed, but the simple visual
overloads it. For instance I see a red, alien landscape rather
than imagine the complexity of life. 15 is obviously not a sacred
number. 12 is, butnot 15. There is another number
larger than 15, possibly prime, thatis the magic number for Stage 3.
12 is the magic number for Stage 2. Going outside again.
Roommate and gf are back again. Had to familiarize myself
with myself again in the mirror before the grand exposition. They are
arguing about their relationship again. Oh, wheee...Interesting
experience this has been. I hit some kind of threshold dose and
ended up in netherland. Will do the full trinity right when the
time comes -- for now, the 12 will do.
1:09 -- I can see the potential for some serious astral
travelling, however. I am currently reeling in my silver cord and
hauling myself back into reality. There were a few moments when I
wasn't sure I knew the way home. But now I'm sure I'll find my
body where I safely left it. I'm mostly in it right now. The
come-up on this was fascinating as soon as I passed the nausea, and the
peak was spent in some other dimension. The visions were very
different from before, however --mostly blank space, static, fuzz.
The things I saw, I *saw*, but not very clearly. Whereas the
"visions" of earlier trips were absent. I think I was nibbling on
the 3rd plateau, but not really experiencing it, which was tempting,
but kind of a bust. Seeing the realm of the spirits, however, and
glimpsing a fragment of the afterlife was very rewarding, and I will
have to explore these places further. There are so many worlds out
there, it is hard to know where to begin. Of course, one must
also consider that most humans are not prepared to visit these astral
planes very frequently, myself included. Well, this trip has been
subject to some kind of spiritual hijacking, obviously. On the one
hand, I feel compelled to explore the new vistas that have been shown
to me, but on the other hand, my human body has its own societal life
which it is content in. This trip was more than I expected.
I didn't expect a call to shamanism to materialize from this
experience, and truthfully I don't have the resources to answer that
call anyway. I mean, you don't expect to sell your soul over a
bottle of cough syrup, but I guess psychedelics have a way of sneaking
up on you and saying "boo!" at just the right moment and changing your
perspective.
2:49 -- This extended sludge-headed feeling is beginning to
get on my nerves, but I guess it comes with the territory. I've
still got a reasonable amount of exploration to do with DXM, but I will
probably be moving on in a month or two to other prospects. I
wouldn't advise recreational dosing of > 360mg for the average Joe,
but it was certainly interesting! Sleep is calling ... bye!
You may contact this individual at [email protected].
MIXING DXM WITH TRYPTAMINES
INTRODUCTION
by gravol
[ WARNING:
Do not attempt to mix DXM with any tryptamines, as most tryptamines
can be powerful MAOIs and cause life-threatening effects when mixed with
dextromethorphan.]
I have often wondered what mixing DXM with tryptamines would be like.
Very few people have done it. For one thing, mixing DXM with AMT can be
life-threatening since AMT is a suspected MAOI. However, the other
commonly abused tryptamines, DMT, DIPT, DPT, and 5-MeO-DMT, are more
questionable.
According to Bob Wallace ( [email protected]
), DMT is available in two forms: ayahuasca and smoked. The ayahuasca
contains a higher level of MAOI activity since it has harmaline
alkaloids. Smoked DMT only lasts about 20 minutes so if someone were to
mix DXM with DMT, that would be the preferred M.O.
Since both DMT and 5-MeO-DMT can send users into varying degrees of
hyperspace, I've often wondered what exactly the difference was if
someone would also take DXM with them, which sends users into varying
degrees of "Tussin Space."
Personally, I don't recommend it because DMT by itself is
the most powerful hallucinogenic in the world, and it's far from a
recreational drug. Unfortunately, most people who use DXM use it
recreationally with no interest in it as a spiritual tool, and this
combination can be very dangerous for those individuals, let alone
having them do DMT by itself.
I have done done various tryptamines, such as 2C-B, DIPT,
DPT and 5-MeO-DMT, but I have never mixed them with DXM, because they
are powerful enough as it is. Upon searching Erowid.org for experiences
involving DXM with any of these tryptamines, I found only one. DMT is
the ultimate experience in life, even for a dissociative user ... I
guess you could say it's the last realization in a long journey of
spiritual thirst. DXM is more of a psychic tool that should be used
mainly for meditation purposes (and many thanks to VaeSolis for opening
up that door to so many dexers).
So take from the following experiences, which were
somewhat difficult to come by, what you can. When asked on Usenet for
tryptamine+DXM reports, I got flooded with LSD+DXM reports (which we
have published many times in this Zine). LSD for me, however, has never
been a spiritual drug, just like AMT hasn't, and LSD also isn't a
tryptamine, so that's why I'm not including it in this section.
If you have mixed DXM with any tryptamine (even Melatonin), please contact me. And enjoy these reports.
THE WOMB OF EVERLASTING LIGHT
by Catfish Rivers
[ Editor's Note:
This individual mixed DXM with two tryptamines, DPT and DMT, along
with cannabis and a muscle relaxer, methaxalone. His body weight is 245
lbs, and the dosage of DXM was 450mg, with 45mg of smoked DPT 45 minutes
later, an unknown amount of smoked DMT 5 hours later, mixed with more
smoked DPT and smoked cannabis.]
Blowing my mind had not been on the agenda for the evening, despite
the fact that I had already ingested DXM and smoked DPT concurrently. I
have been fiddling with mid sized doses of DXM as a base point from
which to propell my DPT experience lately, which worked rather well. I
had some left over cannabis that had become saturated in the DPT
freebase oil of an previous experiment. I had saved these left overs in a
plastic container for several weeks, so as not waste anything. I fear
that all too soon these compounds will dissipate into the fog of memory,
in light of recent developments in the research community. Perhaps the
general malaise in knowing that the scene is dying had led me to a
recent lapse in maintaining any semblence of scientific methodology to
my 'experiments'. A sort of anomie of the soul, letting myself swish
wistfully away in the chemical currents of the last wave. Why bother
keeping notes if these substances are soon to whither up and dissapear?
It
was that type of thinking that led to the following experience, as I
had not properly labeled the contents of that plastic container. Ahh,
but I am jumping too far ahead of myself.
9:42 PM:
Aprx. 450 mg DXM was swallowed in a gelcap with diet pepsi. I had
taken 2 muscle relaxers (Skelaxin 400mg) earlier in the day (5.5 hours
prior to the DXM) that was perscribed by my doctor for muscle spasms in
my back. I am not sure if they influenced the experience or not, but
they were in my system nonetheless. I am planning on smoking some DPT
freebase oil once the DXM kicks in. I am hoping that this night will
yield an outburst of music creativity, as both DXM and DPT have that
effect on me on their own, as well as together. Previous experiments at
lower levels of DXM with DPT were successful, but were rather unengaging
in terms of intensity.
12:33 AM:
I am in the thick of it. I smoked aprx. 45 mg DPT freebase oil on top
of cannabis in a glass pipe. My mood was a bit off prior to smoking the
DPT. I felt somewhat removed and also slightly depressed as well. I
attributted this emotion to the dissociative aspect of the DXM. Without
cannabis, DXM usually puts me in a somewhat depressed mood at the mid 2P
dosage levels. After smoking the DPT though, my day to day sense of
mood was instantaneously erased as a topic of thought in my concept of
reality. I laid on the couch an listened to some Sound Tribe Sector 9 in
the dark and felt myself levitating above the couch. My eyes were
closed and I had the distinct sensation of entering into another place,
as if passing through a dividing membrane of sorts. The state of mind I
was in was quite comparable to that of a mid level ketemine experience,
the only differnece being that my head did not feel awash in warm
mind-juice. Surprisingly, I felt rather lucid. I had strong sense that
my thoughts were directly connected to my enviornment, to what I
perceived. I would stare at the walls and strange geometric cords would
branch out towards me, slowly groping towards my third eye area, and
connecting to the locus of my thoughts. The scenario reminded me of an
airplane refueling in midair, how the refueling hose is manuevered to
connect the two planes. This was a very reassuring and much needed
confirmation of a general belief that a tangable connection between the
self and the world exists. Music sounds quite nice at this point. This
is a wonderful and powerful combination.
2:45 AM:
I decided to smoke cannabis that had been soaked in DPT freebase left
over from a previous experiment. I did not know the exact quantity used
during the last exeriment, but I figured that whatever I was going to
smoke now, it was roughly half as much as what I attempted last time.
So, I assumed I was within the realms of caution. It turned out to be
foolish of me to be so flippant in my consumption of drugs as I took a
large hit, and held it for 20 seconds or so. I held the smoke in, and I
began realized that this weed had also had a decent amount of DMT left
in it as well. The sensation of DMT was easily discernable from the
other experiences. Everything had a much more intense flavor than DPT +
DXM alone. I had not labelled the contents of the plastic container, and
I completely forgot that I had used both DMT and DPT in that
experiment. I could easily have landed myself in some trouble here, but
something was watching out for me, as I was able to keep my cool and
maintain a steady heart rate and breathing rate without any detectable
levels of anxiety. Usually, if my heart beats fatser than normal I
automatically grow anxious and concerned. This time, perhaps due to the
dissociative qualities of the DXM, I was removed from my fears. I was
unable, however, to remain standing for long after I exhaled. I was flat
on my back on the couch within 45 seconds. I did so with a sense of
urgency, as I thought I might black out.
My visual field seems to be hypercharged! Everything
beams with twice the clarity of my sober vision. I feel everything
emitting a sense of importance or meaning. I formed vision of myself as
an apple floating in the middle of a still lake, under a starless
midnight sky fills my mind. I am having no thoughts outside of this
image. It is a rather splendid and engrossing thought, I feel myself
almost sinking and growing warmer[note: the temperature in the room of
the experience is quite cold, in an unheated basement in the winter]. I
feel the link between my mind and the enviornment stronger than ever
before. What I felt earlier this evening seems like a mere trickle in
comparrison to the tidal flood of connectivity that I was experiencing
now. What I wrote at the time was, 'Visuals twist in time to the music,
which syncs up perfectly with the pocket of pleasure, the orb of glowing
delight swaddled in the cradel of my mind, like an apple floating in a
calm midnight lake.'
I felt myself let go more than I ever have before. I
thought to myself,'If I die, then what can I do about it now?' I then
suddenly relaxed into the experiemce completely. This is when I began to
have the above mentioned apple vision. With the thoguth to let go, I
felt myself swell with a warm glowing sensation, as if the insides of my
body were being washed with a warm spray of water. As this was going
on, I became aware of the knotted up, spasming muscles in my body that I
had seen my doctor earlier in the day about. They felt like separate
entities to me, almost like foreign intruders. They did not feel as if
they were a part of me. I was floating in sense of lightness and light,
everything was exhuberant and glowing, but then these clusters of
muscles seemed greyish brown and overly solid. I was amazed at how
easily I could stop my thoughts and focus entirely on my body. I was
able to relax and charge msucles with bio-energy currents with almost
nbo effort or cocentration. These acts of self healing came naturally,
and without verbal thought.
After about 15 mins, the experience drops down several
levels in intensitity. That was the most intense psychedelic experience I
have ever had. Far surpassing a particularly mindblowing salvia 10x
experience I had had a couple of years back(which is also posted here to
erowid). I have never felt such an obvious and intense connection to my
body, the world around me, or my thoughts ever before. It was not
complete union, but it was as close as I have ever come.
I am grateful that the Powers That Be which guided me to
and through this wonderous experience safely. I feel a renewed
connection to my life and feel thankful for having been given a taste of
the energy that I am part of.
You can contact this individual at: [email protected].
OTHER TRYPTAMINE+DEXTROMETHORPHAN REPORTS
compiled by gravol
What follows is various reports and comments by people in the DXM community regarding the use of tryptamines and DXM.
Boris Gjenero ( sympatico.ca bgjenero@ (bgjernero@ goes first) ) writes:
I have a theory about what happens when you combine a dissociative and
a tryptamine. The tryptamine generates trippy input like
visuals, unusual ideas, etc. and the dissociative dulls external normal
input so you're more totally in the trip. [He wrote this at 11:11 AM EST - which is unusual in itself!]
Jacob Jarnigon ( [email protected] ) writes:
A couple weeks ago I ingested 850 mg DXM powder. During the peak i had
a friend of mine load up a pipe filled with 30 mg DMT freebase. I
inhale the toke... next thing i remember 3 minutes have passed. "did i
just smoke DMT? " , i said "yeah, what happened?", he said "Are you
sure?" "yeah" "i dont remember"...from there every 3 minutes or so i
would ask my friend if he was sure i had smoked DMT. basically i lost
awareness and experienced a missing time effect. a waste of dmt.
Unfortunately, even after searching Google, I was unable to locate any
other DXM/Tryptamine experiences. Perhaps that's because most of the
people who mixed the two ended up in hospitals D.O.A.
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
DXM USED IN THE COMMISSION OF MAGICK AND WITCHCRAFT
compiled by gravol
"To understand the living, you've got to commune with the dead."
[ WARNING:
The following reports are anecdotal and used for entertainment
purposes only. The mixture of DXM and magick can lead to potentially
disturbing results if not used properly. In fact, the use of magick by
itself is not condoned in any way by this Zine, let alone DXM use. So if
you must do something, find somebody experienced in the use of magick
and proceed with caution.]
Reports have been coming out of Usenet's alt.magick over the past
decade about DXM as a powerful magick tool. This is interesting because
DXM is also popular in lucid dreaming newsgroups and out-of-body
newsgroups. It seems DXM is the leading drug for paranormal research and
endeavors. Which can send entirely the wrong impression about the drug
and lead the wrong people to do the wrong things with it. However, I am
going to attempt to shed some light on its use in Wicca and magick. This
article is inspired by the movie that Clint Eastwood directed, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
, which is a true story about a man who used Voodoo to alter the
outcome of a murder trial, and who later died under mysterious
circumstances. It is for reasons such as those that magick should be
approached with extreme caution, especially if you are attempting at
doing harm on someone else.
If one were to attempt magick with DXM, as many people
reportedly have, a first-plateau dose would be the most reasonable.
Higher plateau doses are too dissociative and can lead to total
confusion and loss of muscle control. The last
thing you'd want is to invoke some type of demon by mistake and have
no control whatsoever of your body. Spirit possession is definitely an
issue here as well with higher doses, since DXM is a highly dissociative
drug, and the act of invoking spirits by themselves without being on
psychedelic drugs can be very dangerous and life-altering.
In a past issue, I tried to shed light on the use of DXM
and the Ouija Board, and this is sort of along the same lines for people
who are attempting to do black magick with DXM or cause harm on other
people - that is why I do not recommend it. Doing white magick or spells
for personal healing is a much better option, but because I try to be
objective as possible, both types of magick will be revealed here.
Upon trying to interview people who have used DXM in the
commission of magick rituals, I found that most people are very timid
about coming forth. In fact, everyone remained tight-lipped in the
magick community, afraid of skepticism and perhaps something more - I
really don't know.
But I was directed to some helpful Internet sites and
people who did help me shed some light on magick and DXM use. Since this
was inspired by Voodoo and the above movie, and since according to some
people who practice Voodoo the half-hour before midnight is the "good"
time to practice magick (I cannot attest to the validity of this
statement), I will focus first on white magick and candle magick, which
is the preferred method of magick for beginners.
THE HALF-HOUR BEFORE MIDNIGHT ("GOOD")
First of all, before attempting magick of any kind, one should learn
about the elements of visualization, calling the quarters, casting the
circle, and some basic Wiccan ethics before attempting these spells.
Wicca is not something you can jump right into. With magick comes a
certain responsibility. As the author of these spells wrote, "Please
feel free to enjoy any of the spells on this page, but DO NOT use them
to infringe on the rights of others. Remember anything you send out
shall be returned to you threefold."
Before going into some of the spells, I would like to
comment on visualization. Perhaps one reason why DXM is so popular in
the magick community is that typically when someone is on DXM,
visualization becomes very powerful and perception is increased. Simply
by closing your eyes you can see CEVs and rotate objects in your head in
a 3D format, as if watching television. Or if you don't experience
CEVs, it is still easy to visualize (think) about an object much clearer
than you normally would. And visualization is very important in magick.
The most common form of magick that people use is blowing out the
birthday candles. They are told to make a wish, visualize their wish,
and then blow out the candles (perform the magick) - that is the
simplest and most common form of magick that is practiced. Some people
are naturally good at visualization, but it is not clear if the better
you visualize something the more powerful the results will be.
Candle Magick - The Basics
I did not write the following but found it very valuable. It comes from The Complete Homestudy Course in Witchcraft
which of course does not mention DXM being used, but I have annotated
the text to include necessary comments concerning DXM in the use of
Candle Magick.
Here is a taste of magick you may use as soon as you complete the
Self-Dedication period. This type of candle magick is very basic, yet
quite effective. Lesson Four will deal solely with magick, but this
being an introductory lesson, it is only fair to include a taste.
This is a good time to iterate how closely Karma and
ethics are intertwined. If you cast an evil spell, you may be in for
some Karma even though you might call yourself a white witch. You choose
your own color of magick, not once, but each time you practice. Some
traditions believe in Karma as "What you do comes back to you". Do you?
This is your own moral choice. The magick you will learn from this
course and the magick you will learn to create on your own can be used
for any purpose.
Keep in mind that for any magick it is best (though not
necessary) to do calling magick, such as money, love, health, luck or
anything that brings something to you, during the waxing moon (first
quarter) to the full moon. Banishing magick, such as bindings, quitting
bad habits, curses or anything pushing energy away should be done during
the waning moon (last quarter) to the new moon. These are optimal
times, but you cannot always base your magick around the moon.
Basic candle magick deals only with two colors, white and
black (Lesson Four will have a complete list of color or meanings).
Envision the white candle as the waxing to full moon and the black
candle as the waning to new moon. For any calling purposes, use the
white candle. For any banishing purposes, use the black candle. (Note:
Always use candles that are one solid color throughout. Scratch some wax
off to test this if you are not certain.)
You Will Need: One white or black candle; Candle holder;
Matches or lighter; Olive oil (a small amount); DXM (low-plateau dose).
Meditation is very useful on DXM, and DXM is very useful for
meditation. For more information on meditation and DXM alone, see
VaeSolis's Meditation Technique that involves the invocation of
kundalini energy (which is more advisable than experimenting with
magick, though Candle Magick is probably the safest of all magickal
forms).
For white candle: Rub oil from the tip of the candle towards
the base, while humming and visualizing your reason for doing this
spell. Continue humming and visualizing for about five minutes.
For black candle: Rub oil from the base of the candle
towards the tip, while humming and visualizing your reason for doing
this spell. Continue humming and visualizing for about five minutes.
Continue for either candle: Place the candle into the
holder and light it. Chant your chant for as long as you can while
visualizing your purpose. To chant, use a monotone humming voice. (You
should create a specific chant for your purpose. It can be as simple as
one word or as complex as you wish.)
[ Editor's Note:
Chants are very similar to mantras. An example of a chant would be
"bring love" or "money come to me"; an example of a mantra would be
"OHM" or more complex words that are used to meditate and hum. Again,
VaeSolis is the leading expert on Meditation techniques so please check
out his message posts at http://dex.kenton.org for more information.]
When you cannot chant and visualize any longer while under the
influence of DXM, put the candle out and repeat the spell the following
night (or day).
After you see the first glimpse of the results of your
spell, let the candle burn all the way out (I usually use small white
candles).
Remember, after the completion of any spell or ritual,
always say: "So mote it be." (This simply means "It is over.")
The Moon
Because of the very nature of magick, each working should be highly
individualized and personal. Even if following a traditional spell, it
should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you to
formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you
desire.
Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to
decide precisely what your desired end result is to be. Before you can
start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very explicit.
It
is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take
into consideration all astrological implications, energy currents and
moon phases.
The moon is the astronomical body closest to us and,
therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to
choose a time when the moon is in an astrological sign which is
appropriate for your working.
For example: Aries -- action -- enthusiasm; Taurus --
renewal -- sensuality; Gemini -- communication -- curiosity; Cancer --
emotion -- nurturing ; Leo -- vitality -- determined; Virgo --
organizing -- studious; Libra -- balance -- cooperation; Scorpio --
sexual -- philosophical; Sagitarius -- strength -- humour; Capricorn --
authority -- ambitious; Aquarius -- innovation -- social; Pisces --
sensitivity -- idealistic.
Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or
bringing things to you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing
(from dark to full); when the moon is waning (from full to dark), it is
time for magickal workings of decrease or sending away.
The highest energy occurs at the full moon and,
therefore, this is the most powerful time for magickal workings. The new
moon is the next most powerful time for magick.
Whenever possible, follow nature's natural energy
currents. There is a natural time for starting things (a planting time),
for maturing things (a growing time), for reaping things (a harvest
time) and, of course, a time for rest and planning.
Flowing with these currents will make your magickal work
much easier. remember to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted
privacy. It is important that you have no distractions. Generally
speaking, it is best to work as late at night as possible. A time when
there is less frantic energy is most appropriate. You might consider
midnight or later.
In choosing a place to do your magickal working pay
particular attention to your needs, for you must be comfortable. Your
place should be private, quiet and secure. If at all possible, set aside
a special place for this purpose only. An unused room, a special corner
of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded spot in your garden. A place that is
yours. A place that you can come to whenever need arises and that is as
free from intrusion of others as possible.
Prior to the night of your magickal working, gather
together the things that you will need. All of the things used are
tools. They have no inherent magick. They are to help you create a mood.
If correctly made and used, they will trigger primitive responses from
deep within you. They should be chosen with care. Consider the purpose
of your ritual and choose your tools accordingly. If your magick is to
be sexual, your candles, oils, incenses and so forth, should bring forth
a sexual response. If the desired result of your magick is
tranquillity, then the tools should make you feel calm, peaceful and
serene. Any candles you might use should not have commercially added
fragrances as these may not be appropriate for your working.
Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment
by any means necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have
fasted, followed meticulous and detailed bathing practices, practiced
chastity and used many other methods.
Most often a ritual bath is the preferred method. A bath
frequently utilizing candlelight, fragrant herbs, bath salts or sensuous
oils. A sumptuous hot bath, special bathing preparations and
appropriate lighting, combined, can create the soothing effect which
will help in the very important step of relaxing and clearing the mind
completely of all mundane thoughts and experiences of the day. Your
ritual bath should, also, begin to set the specific vibrations conducive
to your purpose into motion. You must not only cleanse and purify but
must, also, begin to create the type of energy necessary. Once your
purification process has been accomplished, you are now ready to begin.
Proceed to the special place you have previously chosen in which to
perform your magick. If at all possible, you should make use of the
primitive responses set into motion by a well chosen piece of music.
Your music should start slowly and build to a rousing climax.
As you use your oils, light your candle or incense (or
utilize any other tool you have chosen), you should begin to further
intensify the energy that you have set into motion around you. A high
degree of intensity is vitally important.
The altered state of consciousness that you must reach is
not a meditative state. Anything that interferes with your ability to
concentrate upon, reach and control the high energy state necessary to
perform magick should be avoided. Such as, screaming children, a sink
full of dirty dishes, use of alcohol or drugs, etc.
Do not scatter your energy by attempting to do more than
one magickal working at a time. Remember that magick is the manipulation
of energy, a thought is a form of energy and a visualization is an even
stronger form of energy. Your visualization can be a method used to
intensify further and direct your will. Your visualization can be the
method by which you control the magickal energy you have produced. You
must know what you want. You must see it. You must feel the high energy
flow. You must direct it.
One of the most important elements in the practice of any
form of magick is the universal law of cause and effect. This means
that whatever you do (or don't do) you cause something to happen.
The most important consideration is the universal law of
retribution. this means that no matter what you do, it comes back to you
in like kind. It is the nature of things that as you send something out
it gains momentum, so that, by the time it comes back to you, it is
stronger.
THE HALF HOUR AFTER MIDNIGHT (" EVIL ")
[ Editor's Note:
Again I must but the highest cautionary warning here - it is highly
dangerous to perform any of these rituals and I am only passing them
onto you to be objective and for entertainment purposes only. I bare no
responsibility in what you choose to do or what happens to you or
another individual after performing any of these spells, either on or
off DXM.]
Santerian/Voodoo Spells for Revenge
Take a low-plateau dose of DXM. Begin to meditate after you feel the
effects and pay homage to the spirits that surround you. Visualize your
intent and focus your abilities on what you want accomplished. To
completely dominate a persons actions, write the persons name on a small
piece of paper. Take a brand new spool of black thread and the paper
with you on a long walk on a Tuesday evening. As you are walking slowly
wrap the paper in the thread until, when the spool runs out, you have
completely encased the paper in black thread. Take the black thread
cocoon and throw it under a bush or tree where it will not be easily
found. Now walk home by a different route than you came. The person is
now under your complete control.
This is another spell for domination used under the
influence of DXM. In a medium sized black bottle mix some ammonia,
esencia dominatne, esencia amanza guapo, esencia de menta, the name of
the person written on a piece of paper, and some of your urine. To this
add a personal article from the person you wish to dominate. Cork the
bottle and place it in a dark place where it will not be found. Whenever
you feel the need for domination over this person simply shake the
bottle a few times to activate the magickal ingredients and reestablish
your dominance.
To separate a man and a woman write the names of the two on
two pieces of paper after taking a low dose of DXM. Place the pieces of
paper in a clear bottle along with some milk, some vinegar, and a small
plant known as a morivivir. Cork the bottle and bury it in a place
where sunshine never reaches. Their love will not last a month.
To separate close friends write the names of the two on
two pieces of paper and place them in a glass of water (water, and not
cough syrup, must be used) - but it is helpful to be under the influence
of DXM. Tie a black cloth over the glass and place it in the furthest
corner of the freezer. As the water freezes so will the friendship.
To get rid of an enemy...Mix garlic powder, cumin seed,
precipitado rojo, polvos voladores, salt, and cigar ashes. The
resulting powder mixture is then sprinkled at the doorstep of your
enemy. It will not be long before the person moves from that abode. You
may also wash a lodestone in a very dry wine. Take the wine and pour it
at the doorstep of your enemy. The person will shortly become very ill.
Death Spell
The following spells were compiled under the Alt.Magick FAQ and located at http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/owspells.html.
Death:
First you must decide whether or not you would REALLY want to destroy
your target. It is the responsibility of the magician to be
certain of his intent, and yes, I believe you must seek her annihilation
if you want a full-blown curse to succeed. If not, then perhaps
your magic should be more self-directed and of a healing nature.
Gather some minor possession of the subject, preferably
hair, fingernail clippings, etc. Since she was an ex-lover, use
the power of psychosexuality to your advantage and take a pair of her
underwear. This will serve to connect you emotionally with the
target of the curse, and aid in your visualization.
Using some flamable material (colored tissue-paper will
do the trick), fashion a simple doll, using the hair (or other material)
as stuffing. You don't need to create a work of art here...just
something that you can identify as the target. While creating your
effigy, recite a mantra you have made based upon the target's name.
(Info on creating mantras can be found in Carroll's book _Liber
Null_).
Pick a remote area on a moonless night, bring a candle
(black), needles, chalk, a sharp knife and some flamable liquid (lighter
fluid works).
Light the candle. Chalk a "destructive" power symbol on the
ground. Some people use the Satanic baphomet, some use the
counter-clockwise swastika...use whatever you like, the more personal,
the better (I prefer a skull and crossbones).
[ Editor's Note:
Just walking into the woods at night under the right amount of DXM
can be mind-blowing on its own; I tried it several times with friends up
in Ohio and a sort of possession seemed to overtake my friend Steve and
he wandered around like some sort of animal through a thick forage of
trees and scrub with only the moonlight to guide us. It kind of
frightened me, but I kept up as long as I could and we eventually built a
huge fire. So again I must stress, know what you're doing. ]
Place the effigy in the center of the symbol. Invoke Abaddon the
Destroyer. You must write your own invocation here, but be certain
to make a good case for calling this Lord of Wrath into being. Be
formal about it, and be certain to mention his all his titles and deeds
(The monsters of the pit can be extraordinarily vain!) Inform him
of all of your target's crimes, and your malevolent desires. The more
impressive you make your invocation, the more likely it is that Abaddon
will take heed. Do not expect him to appear in physical
form, but if you are confident in your invocation, rest assured *he is
there*!
Now invoke every bit of rage and hatred that you can summon.
Everything. I mean it, focus all your being on this tiny range of
emotion, and direct it onto the effigy. The effigy (and hence,
your target) is responsible for all of it. With loathing and distain,
plunge the first of the needles into the effigy's abdomen. This is
for fear. Concentrate on the terror you want the target to feel.
Take as much time as you feel you need to express this desire.
Repeat, this time put the needle in the head. This
is for confusion. Invoke an image of blurred hysteria and insanity.
Concentrate.
Stick the final needle into the effigy's heart. Twist it a
few times if it makes you feel good. This is for the anguish that
has been caused to you. May it return to your target a hundred-fold.
Concentrate on anguish. Using your knife, slice the effigy open
from head to groin, being certain that the cut connects the pins you
have placed in the effigy. This is the action that will send the
target on her way to complete annihilation. Be passionate about
it.
Place the effigy in the center of the chalk symbol.
Put the lighter-fluid on it (be sure you are careful that there is
nothing else flamable about, like grass, etc). Call on Abaddon to
work your will, and release this curse onto the world. Set fire
to the effigy. As it burns away, imagine all your anger and hatred
dissipating with the smoke. Let it all drift away with the smoke
and flames. You have set your desires into action, now you must release
those desires. (Imagine a magic curse to be like throwing a
baseball; it only works when you let the ball travel away from you. The
more you hold back, the less successful the throw.) Forget about
her, and get on with your life. Rest assured that the curse will
take root in time.
You may contact this individual at [email protected].
A Simple Curse
If you do manage to throw a curse on this person, be
prepared for the kickback you will eventually receive. It's one thing to
curse or hex someone who is threatening your life or the life of a
loved one or your property (in this case it's protective... I keep a
curse on my car in case anyone is stupid enough to break in to or try to
steal it), but it's quite another to do so because you're jealous or
out of revenge.
Throwing a curse is easy enough. Just gather a jar, any and
all nasty materials you can think of (rusty nails, broken glass,
roaches, herbs [especially those with noxious odors], etc), and a
picture of the person or their name written on a sheet of paper.
Put the ingredients into the jar one at a time while visualizing
and concentrating on your intent. Put the picture or name into the
jar. Say a rhyme or chant that indicates your intent and what you want
this to accomplish. Close the jar and bury it where it won't be
disturbed. Then wait for the results (WARNING: if your intent was caused
by jealousy or revenge, then the results will not be pleasant for
*YOU*).
Or you can do it the old-fashioned easy way. Go stand near
the person and yell out your curse at them (yell their name and point
your finger at them to make sure you target the right person). Make sure
you include what you want to happen. Same warning applies.
Normally I don't post any type of spells on a newsgroup,
but I'm making an exception in your case. If you're stupid enough to do
this for the wrong reasons, then you deserve what you get.
You may contact this individual at [email protected].
SHEER MADNESS
DXM MIXED WITH MORNING GLORY, KETAMINE, AND SALVIA DIVINORUM
by Fed
"I'll never forget what happened that day, it was the most gone my mind has ever been."
[ Editor's Note:
The dose of DXM was 240mg, with MG extract being taken 3 hours later
along with 50mg of insufflated ketamine powder and 1 hit of smoked
salvia divinorum in the form of 5x extract. His body weight is 200 lbs.]
I have
smoked salvia many times, at least 15 or so. I have always used the 5x
extract, and i almost always get the same results. Accept for this time.
Every time I smoke salvia I have an experience of dejavu, its like a
'salvia-space' that is basically there no matter what setting I actually
am in. Its realy hard to put into words what its like, but I can
honestly say that salvia is the MOST potent (albeit shortest acting)
psychedelic around.
Given that, I am usually able to keep my mind pretty
straight during the trip and so I don't freak out and basically keep in
mind that Im just fucked up. However, the other day, me and two friends
were at the one kids house. The kid whose house it was , Ill call him R,
and me had drank some of the morning glory extraction we had made as
well as snorting about 50.
T suggested that me and him smoke some of the salvia I
had, R was fucked up from the morning glory and K so he passed. Getting a
lighter was an ordeal cause I had ruined mine cooking up the K earlier,
but anyways. We took out R's bong (very cool might I add) and I filled
the entire slider up with the shaky salvia 5x. I lit it and held the
flame to the material. I inhaled a huge hit of the hot (nasty tasting
shit) smoke and held it in. As I held it, T took his hit off of what was
left. I saw him finish his hit, and then somehow the bowl got blown on
R's bed causing a ball of glowing ashes to explode on the covers. It was
after that when I started to lose it. Instantly I was in the salvia
space.
This time was totally different. Perhaps due to the ego
dissolving dxm and K, I started believing that the entire world, all
things I considered real, were just facades for some big trick to make
me think I was real, and now it was all coming apart. I looked around my
friends room and thought that everything was really fake and I couldn't
believe that I had fallen for it. T was fucked up now too, and he
seemed to be in on the game, he kept laughing, which made me freak a
little and I think I was trying to say something to him. R was just
watching the two of us, and I realized that he was fake too. I kept
trying to pick up a sweater that was on my lap to see if I was real or
not, but it didn't much work. It felt like I had to proceed through a
system of hallways and doors or perception to enter the scene of
reality,which I did, but it was a never-ending cycle.
Thankfully the experience wore off before I went nuts,
and me and T talked about what happened. He said that he felt like he
was in my head and could tell what I was thinking. The scary part was
that what he said was true. After a bit, we decided to smoke some more,
and had a more traditional experience.
I'll never forget what happened that day, it was the most
gone my mind has ever been. In the words of T, 'salvia is way too narly
for some people, so they don't get it.'
DXM IN SCIENCE
A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE MANY USES OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN IN THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY
compiled by gravol
The following reports highlight the many uses that DXM has in the
medical community. It is far from being banned in this country due to
its many uses in everything from aiding people with CNS disorders to
testing for certain types of cancer. This is a new monthly section that
is devoted entirely to the scientific aspects of DXM. For further
information on these articles, you can find them at PubMed online.
More Information on MorphiDex and other DXM+Narcotic Medications
This came to us via N.P. Katz at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Pain and Management Center, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
[J Pain Symptom Manage 2000 Jan;19 (1 Suppl): S37-41]: "Preclinical
and double-blind single-dose placebo-controlled studies demonstrated
that MorphiDex (MS:DM), a 1:1 ratio of morphine sulfate (MS) to
dextromethorphan hydrobromide (DM), provides significantly greater
analgesia than an equal dose of immediate release MS, with a faster
onset, and a duration of > or = 8 h. The analgesic effect of MS:DM
compared to MS was evaluated in 2 double-blind, multiple-dose studies in
321 patients with cancer and other chronic pain: a crossover study that
consisted of two 2-wk periods and a 4-wk parallel study. As specified
in the study protocols, patients took sufficient MS or MS:DM to achieve
satisfactory pain control. In the crossover study, the MS:DM group
required half as much morphine as the MS group to achieve satisfactory
pain control (80 mg and 162 mg, respectively). The interval between
doses and the time from the last dose of the day to the first dose of
the next day were significantly longer for MS:DM compared to MS. In the
parallel study, MS:DM also provided pain control at a significantly
lower dose. After four weeks of treatment, the mean daily dose of MS
increased, while there was little change in the MS:DM mean daily dose (P
= 0.025) to maintain satisfactory pain control. More patients preferred
MS:DM to run-in MS than preferred MS to run-in MS (P = 0.026). The
addition of DM to MS did not increase the incidence of adverse events,
which were those commonly associated with opioid use. These studies
confirm that MS:DM provides satisfactory pain relief but at a
significantly lower morphine daily dose."
As you know, MorphiDex flopped out on Phase III trials
which caused Endo's stock to come crashing down. It is not certain
whether this unfortunate news will affect other DXM/Narcotic Medications
which are due out soon, like HydrocoDex
(hydrocodone/DXM/acetaminophen), OxycoDex (oxycodone and DXM), and
PercoDex (oxycodone, DXM, and acetaminophen). For the status of drug
trial phases, goto http://www.phrma.org/searchcures/newmeds/webdb/drugs.phtml?indication=215html?indication=215
Oral Administration of DXM Prevents the Development of Morphine Tolerance and Dependence in Rats.
This comes to us via J. Mao et al [Pain. 1996 Oct;67(2-3):361-8. PMID:
8951930] from the Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of
Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298, USA. Mao et
al state "Combined oral administration of morphine sulfate (MS) and the
over-the-counter antitussive drug and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor
antagonist dextromethorphan (DM) prevented the development of tolerance
to the antinociceptive effects of MS (15, 24, or 32 mg/kg) in rats. This
combined oral treatment regimen also attenuated signs of
naloxone-precipitated physical dependence on morphine in the same rats. A
wide range of ratios of MS to DM (2:1, 1:1, and 1:2) were effective for
preventing the development of morphine tolerance and dependence. In
addition, we provide evidence that under certain circumstances DM
increases the acute antinociceptive effects of MS. All of these results
indicate that oral treatment that combines DM with opiate analgesics may
be a powerful approach for simultaneously preventing opiate tolerance
and dependence and enhancing analgesia in humans."
Dual Effects of DXM on Cocaine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Mice.
This comes to us via W.K. Jhoo et al [Neurosci Lett. 2000 Jul
7;288(1):76-80. PMID: 10869819] from the Section of Pharmacology and
Toxicology, Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Korea Institute
of Drug Abuse, Kangwon National University, Chunchon, South Korea, and
states "Dextromethorphan (DM) at supra-antitussive doses might produce
psychotomimetic effects in humans. In order to understand the underlying
mechanisms responsible for the behavior induced by DM, we examined the
effects of DM on cocaine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) and
locomotor pattern in mice, and Fos-related antigen immunoreactivity
(FRA-IR) in the striatal complex (nucleus accumbens and striatum) of the
mouse brain. The effects of DM (20 and 40 mg/kg, i.p.) on the CPP for
2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg cocaine/kg, i.p. were assessed. Pretreatment with
DM dose-dependently decreased the CPP for 20 mg cocaine/kg. Similarly,
pretreatment with DM appeared to reduce the CPP for 10 mg cocaine/kg,
but increase the CPP for 5 mg cocaine/kg. This finding was more
pronounced for 2.5 mg cocaine/kg; DM significantly increased the CPP for
2.5 mg cocaine/kg in a dose-related manner. Furthermore, these results
were correlated with alterations in the locomotor pattern (marginal
activity) and FRA-IR in the striatal complex. Thus, our results suggest
that DM exhibits a biphasic effect on the cocaine-induced CPP and
locomotor pattern."
Evaluation of the Reinforcing Properties and Phencyclidine-like
Discriminative Stimulus Effects of DXM and DXO in Rats and Rhesus
Monkeys.
This is a full medical report and comes to us via K.L. Nicholson et al
[Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1999 Sep 1;146(1):49-59. PMID: 10485964]
from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of
Virginia, Box 980310, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
23298-0310, USA. The Rationale of Nicholson's report is that
"Dextromethorphan (DXM) and its metabolite, dextrorphan (DXO) have
neuroprotective and anticonvulsant properties through their activity as
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor channel blockers. Based on this
receptor activity, coupled with reports of DXM abuse, both were
evaluated for abuse potential and phencyclidine (PCP)-like behavioral
effects in two animal models."
OBJECTIVES AND METHODS
: The discriminative stimulus properties of DXO and DXM were tested in
rats (3-56 mg/kg DXM, i.p. and 2.2-40.9 mg/kg DXO, i.p.) and rhesus
monkeys (0.3-10 mg/kg DXM, i.m. and 0.25-8.0 mg/kg DXO, i. m.) trained
to discriminate PCP from saline using a standard two-lever
drug-discrimination paradigm under a fixed-ratio (FR) schedule of food
reinforcement. In a second set of experiments, i.v. self-administration
of DXO (10-100 microg/kg/infusion) and DXM (10-1000 microg/kg/infusion)
were tested under a FR schedule of reinforcement in monkeys trained to
lever press for infusions of PCP during daily 1-h sessions.
RESULTS
: In rats, both DXM and DXO produced a dose-dependent substitution for
PCP. When tested in monkeys, DXM yielded partial (1 monkey) and full (2
monkeys) substitution for PCP, while DXO substituted fully for PCP in
all four subjects tested. In the self-administration study, in five of
the six subjects, at least one dose of DXM served as a positive
reinforcer, maintaining infusion rates above those for saline. For DXO,
at least one dose maintained infusion numbers well above mean saline
infusion numbers in all subjects.
CONCLUSIONS
: Taken together, these data show that DXM has some PCP-like effects
in rats and monkeys, but that they are more reliably produced by its
metabolite, DXO. Thus, high doses of DXM may have some PCP-like abuse
potential in humans but this potential may be associated with, or
enhanced by, metabolism of DXM to DXO.
DXM Attenuates Ethanol Withdrawal Syndrome in Rats.
This comes to us via B.F. Erden et al [Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1999
Mar;62(3):537-41. PMID: 10080248] from the Department of Pharmacology,
Kocaeli Medical Faculty, Derince, Turkey. Erden's abstract states that
"The effects of dextromethorphan (DM), a noncompetitive antagonist of
the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, have been investigated on
ethanol withdrawal signs in rats. Ethanol (7.2% v/v) was given to rats
in a liquid diet for 16 days. DM (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg) and saline were
injected intraperitoneally at the third hour of ethanol withdrawal. DM
(40 mg/kg) and ethanol dependent saline were also administered to
ethanol naive rats. DM (40 mg/kg) did not produce any significant change
in locomotor activity in ethanol naive rats. The effects of DM on
locomotor activity and total ethanol withdrawal score were evaluated at
the fourth and sixth hours of ethanol withdrawal. DM inhibited locomotor
hyperactivity at these periods. DM also reduced total ethanol
withdrawal score from the fourth hour to the sixth hour, and it
significantly decreased audiogenic seizures. Seizure susceptibility
after chronic ethanol exposure may be dependent upon sensitization or
upregulation of NMDA processes and NMDA receptors. Our results suggest
that inhibition of NMDA receptors by DM alleviates signs of ethanol
withdrawal."
The Stimulus Properties of Two Common OTC drug Mixtures: DXM + Ephedrine and DXM + diphenhydramine.
This comes to us via D.V. Gauvin et al [J Psychopharmacol.
1998;12(1):84-92. PMID: 9584972] from the Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
Oklahoma City 73190-3000, USA. [email protected]. The abstract states "
Two groups of rats were trained in a two-choice drug discrimination
procedure under a fixed-ratio 10 schedule of food reinforcement. One
group of rats (n=12) was trained to discriminate the presence and
absence of a drug mixture containing 10 mg/kg dextromethorphan + 10
mg/kg diphenhydramine. The other group of rats (n=12) was trained to
discriminate the presence and absence of another drug mixture containing
10 mg/kg dextromethorphan + 10 mg/kg ephedrine. Cross-generalization
tests conducted with each of the stimulus elements demonstrated that (1)
the drug mixtures were not perceived as new entities distinct from
their component elements and (2) the stimulus element saliency may be a
factor determining the nature of discriminative control by drug
mixtures. Cross-generalization tests conducted with the psychomotor
stimulants, cocaine and amphetamine, engendered complete generalization
to the training cues in both groups, whereas, pentobarbital engendered
predominantly saline- or default-lever responding. These data suggest a
potential abuse liability for both of these common over-the-counter drug
mixtures and cautions against the use of such combinations in pediatric
patients."
The Combination of Tizanidine Markedly Improves the Treatment with DXM of Heroin Addicted Outpatients.
And finally, this by H. Koyuncuoglu [Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1995
Jan;33(1):13-9. PMID: 7711985] from the Department of Pharmacology and
Clinical Pharmacology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Capa-Istanbul, Turkey:
"According to the hypothesis implying that the main mechanism underlying
opiate addiction is the blockade by opiates of NMDA receptor functions
and subsequent upregulation and supersensitivity of the receptors,
noncompetitive NMDA receptor blocker dextromethorphan (DM) has been
successfully used in the heroin addict treatment. As the stimulation of
NMDA receptors modulates the release of neurotransmitters and hormones
such as NE, D, ACh, GH, LH, LSH, ACTH etc., all of which have been found
responsible for the manifestation of abstinence syndrome signs
including craving and neuronal death by excessive stimulation of NMDA
receptors, the incomplete blockade of the NMDA receptors minimizes the
intensity of the abstinence syndrome and provides the downregulation of
the receptors. In the present study, tizanidine (TIZ), which inhibits
the release of endogenous excitatory aminoacids by the agonistic
activity on alpha 2-adrenoreceptors, was combined with DM to obtain
further benefits. Forty-four male and three female heroin addicts were
the subjects of the study. Their daily mean heroin intake was about 2.28
g street heroin. The main duration of heroin use was approximately 3.4
years. Two to three hours after abrupt withdrawal, the outpatients were
given 15 mg DM every hour, 25 or 50 mg chlorpromazine (CPZ) + 4 mg TIZ
every six hours and 10 mg diazepam + 10 mg hyoscine N-butyl Br + 250 mg
dipyrone every six hours three hours following CPZ. The addicts were
controlled twice a day. Yawning, rhinorrhea, perspiration, piloerection,
restlessness, insomnia, emesis, diarrhea, craving, rejection of smoking
and pupils were observed and/or questioned. Two of the 47 outpatients
took heroin on the first days.
[ Editor's Note: Unfortunately, the Abstract was cut short after 250 words by PubMed. If you wish to view the full article, please go to http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez. ]
TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE
AND OTHER MACABRE TALES OF STRANGE BEHAVIOR BY DXM USERS
compiled by gravol
The following will be a monthly section that appears in the Zine
highlighting some of the strange behaviors of DXM users. This is not to
poke fun at the drug or the users, but to give you a little taste of
"shock therapy" so-to-speak. While some of the reports are rather
incredible, it is not advisable that you follow any advice given in this
section. It is simply meant for entertainment purposes only. In fact,
most of the stuff reported here is downright disturbing...
Coricidin Hospital Stay:
Apparently one user's girlfriend, which we will conceal to protect his
identity, ended up either stealing or purchasing some Coricidin from
Big Lots and took an undisclosed amount, and ended up in the ER. We will
update you on her condition in future issues.
Update on Mental Patient:
The user we informed you about last time, "cykros," had a relapse and
returned to the psych ward. He states: "IT FUCKING HAPPENED AGAIN!
I can't believe it, not even out 2 days and i had yet another week
at the public psycho ward, and a week at a private one (and yes, the
difference was noticible, but not all that great). I'm too tired to
write about this one, if you wanna hear about it, just ask me on aim,
i'm cybershaded."
DXM ARTWORK
A COMPILATION OF ARTWORK DONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DXM
compiled by gravol
The following pieces come courtesy of the Third Plateau Website and
the Dextroverse, which are all highly based in the arts. If you would
like a piece submitted, please contact the Editor at [email protected].
Below: Oil painting by Mad Hatter (left), computer image by Dextrometh (center), and computer painting by Ace (right):
And in the Artist Spotlight section this month is belly, who is from
Belgium and does some spectacular work. You may contact her at [email protected]. Below is a rose (left), self portrait (center), and a bunch of curves (right).
INFO ON ORDERING PURE DXM POWDER
compiled by gravol
There are only two reliable sources for obtaining dextromethorphan
powder for research purposes. One is Chico Chemical and the other is LTK
Research Products. Neither of these companies are affiliated with the
Zine. Information, taken from their website, follows.
If you are a company that sells DXM powder and would like
to be noted in this section, please contact the Editor. Unfortunately,
we've had many cases of fraud in the past years so we're only posting
the most credible sources.
Chico Chemical
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to thank everyone who either contributed to the Zine or helped
provide information on DXM. I would especially like to thank void and
VaeSolis from the Dextroverse and all the helpful people from that site
and others that helped me compile this massive publication, and
especially xganon for helping me with the HTML end of it.
Next Issue: VaeSolis Meditation Technique Update, the First DXM Novel, and Much Much More!
Also, don't forget to look for the 5-year Anniversary Special in
December!
About the Editor:
Gravol, also known as Jeff, is 24 and works on the Zine in his spare
time. Born in Phoenix and having lived in Akron, Ohio, for
several years, he now resides in St. Augustine, Florida. He is also
the author of the Dramamine FAQ, found at lycaeum.org, and an artist in
his spare time. To check out some of his work, goto www.lesia.org/amiens.jpg. You can find him posting at Usenet's alt.drugs.psychdelics, as he is a regular there.
* If you'd like to contribute an article or any information to the DXM Zine, email [email protected]. The Zine is free, but any contributions
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