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Aug 30, 2025 dmt

Spotlight: Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

"Irvine Welsh says psychedelic drug proves there is 'life before and after death'"
Michael DeMarco, PhD

by Michael DeMarco, PhD

Irvine Welsh says DMT drug proves there is life before and after death
The Trainspotting author can be seen taking DMT in a new documentary about his life and career
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