Art Bell opens with a brief interview with Dr. Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, who discusses dimethyltryptamine as a naturally occurring compound that may mediate mystical experiences. Strassman describes his government-approved clinical research with DMT, noting that intravenous doses peak within two minutes and wear off in roughly thirty. He theorizes the pineal gland may produce endogenous psychedelic compounds. Strassman departs early due to illness. Art then opens the… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/august-26-2006-slipping-into-other-dimensions-dr-rick-strassman-open-lines