The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs: Marijuana
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Richard Rudgley
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2014-11-25
Total Pages: 399
ISBN-13: 1466886005
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor all those who might like to believe that drug use has been relegated to the suburban rec rooms and ghetto crack houses of the late twentieth century, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances offers shocking, yet thoroughly enlightening evidence to the contrary. In fact, from Neolithic man to Queen Victoria, humans have abused all sorts of drugs in the name of religion, tradition, and recreation, including such "controlled substances" as chocolate, lettuce, and toads. From glue-sniffing to LSD to kava, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances provides the first reliable, comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and controversial topic. With over one hundred entries, acclaimed author Richard Rudgley covers not only the chemical and botanical background of each substance, but its physiological and psychological effect on the user. Of particular value is Rudgley's emphasis on the historical and cultural role of these mind-altering substances. Impeccably researched and hugely entertaining, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances will appeal to anyone interested in one of the most misunderstood and yet also most widespread of human activities - the chemical quest for an altered state of consciousness.
Author: Christian Rätsch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2005-04-25
Total Pages: 3143
ISBN-13: 1594776628
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most comprehensive guide to the botany, history, distribution, and cultivation of all known psychoactive plants • Examines 414 psychoactive plants and related substances • Explores how using psychoactive plants in a culturally sanctioned context can produce important insights into the nature of reality • Contains 797 color photographs and 645 black-and-white illustrations In the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful plants--those known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness--have traditionally been regarded as sacred. In The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants Christian Rätsch details the botany, history, distribution, cultivation, and preparation and dosage of more than 400 psychoactive plants. He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artifacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives--such as cannabis, datura, and papaver--then presents 133 lesser known substances as well as additional plants known as “legal highs,” plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 797 color photographs--many of which are from the author’s extensive fieldwork around the world--showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world’s sacred psychoactives.
Author: Miriam Cohen
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780877547549
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the scientific, social, and personal aspects of marijuana, examining its history, cultural impact, psychological and physical effects, dangers, and legal status.
Author: Miriam Cohen
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780791000007
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Stafford
Publisher: Ronin Publishing
Published: 2013-02-18
Total Pages: 590
ISBN-13: 1579511694
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraces the history of the use of hallucinogenic drugs and discusses the psychological and physical effects of LSD, marijuana, mescaline, and other drugs.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Price Stern Sloan Publishing
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780791000939
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