MDMA and Grief (Come As You Are)

As a drug and alcohol counselor, the author brings both professional insight and personal compassion to the complex topic of using MDMA in grief work. The book opens with a vivid “Launch Day” narrative that immediately grounds you in the author’s own experience—wonderfully candid without ever feeling self-indulgent. Subsequent chapters (“Debrief with the Trip Sitter,” “Five Days Later,” “Three Months Later”) chart the emotional arc with clarity and heart, illustrating both breakthroughs and challenging moments. What sets this work apart is the seamless shift into practical, research-backed material. The “Appendix” and sections on MDMA history, myths vs. reality, therapeutic potential, and risk management are concise yet comprehensive—ideal for clinicians and curious lay readers alike. Warnings about physiological and psychological risks are handled responsibly, and “Things to consider before using MDMA” reads like a thoughtful checklist rather than a dry cautionary tale. If you’re exploring MDMA-assisted therapy—whether as a practitioner, caregiver, or someone grieving personally—you’ll find this book both informative and deeply humane. A minor quibble: a tighter edit in places could improve flow, but overall it’s a valuable, empathetic guide to healing through MDMA.

MDMA and Grief gave me a perspective on loss that I’d never considered before. G. Scott Graham’s honest journey through grief—using MDMA not as an escape, but as a tool for deeper connection and healing—was both eye-opening and inspiring. This isn’t a book about shortcuts; it’s about facing pain with intention and curiosity. If you’re navigating grief or exploring new ways to heal, this book offers hope, insight, and a powerful reminder that transformation is possible.

This is the type of book that I can’t recommend or not recommend. It’s about a man’s experience with using MDMA an illicit substance to help with his grief. So, instead of recommending it or not, I’ll just say it has an audience. If you are dead set against the use of such substances, you’ll probably not be a fan. If you can have an open mind about it, then I recommend this book. It’s one man's experience with what he went through. It’s well written and easy to read. I, personally, would never try this, but I won’t condemn those who do, and I am interested in the results. So, if you have a similar attitude I recommend this book to you.

It's a compelling story of resilience and the search for meaning after loss.