Mike Tyson Credits Psychedelic Substance With Saving His Life
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson revealed in a documentary that the psychedelic substance 5-MeO-DMT helped him survive a severe drug overdose and maintain his sobriety.
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Former boxer Mike Tyson revealed in the Netflix docuseries Tyson that he survived a near-fatal overdose of cocaine and alcohol after using a psychedelic substance, uSports.org reported. Tyson stated that he had previously experienced drug overdoses, but described this particular incident as his most severe medical crisis. [1]
According to uSports.org, Tyson claimed that the psychedelic compound 5-MeO-DMT saved his life by bringing down his elevated cocaine and alcohol levels. He revealed that he has used the substance more than 100 times to help manage his addictions to drugs and alcohol. [1]
The compound 5-MeO-DMT is derived from the toxin produced by glands within the skin of the Colorado River toad. The species, which is also known as the Sonoran Desert toad, is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. [1][2]
In short
- Mike Tyson revealed in a Netflix docuseries that he survived a major overdose of cocaine and alcohol.
- Tyson credited 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic substance, with saving his life during the incident.
- The former boxer stated that he has used 5-MeO-DMT over 100 times to stay sober.
- The compound 5-MeO-DMT originates from the toxin of the Colorado River toad.
Sources
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- [1]Mike Tyson Reveals How Psychedelic Saved His Life, Helps Him Stay Sober From Cocaine & AlcoholuSports.org, 9d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Colorado River toad on Wikipedia
- [3]Clean and Sober on Wikipedia
- [4]Death Saved My Life on Wikipedia
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