MOLECULES OF CONSCIOUSNESS: THE ROLE OF NEUROTRANSMITTERS IN PSYCHIATRY AND SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Neurotransmitters, particularly endogenous DMT (dimethyltryptamine), may act as bridges between biological and spiritual dimensions of human experience. DMT, naturally produced in the brain, can induce altered states of awareness linked to profound spiritual and mystical experiences, possibly becoming active during critical life situations to transform perception. Recent research highlights psychedelics' therapeutic potential in psychiatry, especially for depression, PTSD, and addictions. This theoretical article argues that neurotransmitters serve as "divine tools" enabling higher states of consciousness, connecting the biological and spiritual aspects of human existence.

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Abstract

The human brain is a unique and complex system where neurotransmitters are not merely biological components but may serve as "divine tools" enabling higher states of consciousness. Endogenous DMT (dimethyltryptamine) emerges as a key substance capable of inducing altered states of awareness linked to profound spiritual and mystical experiences. Research suggests that DMT, produced naturally in the brain, may become active during critical life situations, facilitating a transformation in perception. Recent studies also restore the scientific significance of psychedelics, highlighting their role in psychiatry, particularly in the treatment of depression, PTSD, and addictions. This article explores how neurotransmitters and DMT can be viewed as bridges connecting the biological and spiritual dimensions of human existence.