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Psychedelics Encyclopedia

by Peter G. Stafford · 1977

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Psychedelics Encyclopedia is a fascinating historical reference on psychedelics—from the LSD-25 of the 60s to the memory enhancers of today. It draws from scientific research, personal accounts & popular literature to document the properties attributed to psychedelic substances, their preparation & use, & the shifting social attitudes towards them over the past half-century. This is a remarkable sourcebook for anyone interested in the psychological, biological, physiological & cultural aspects of psychedelics. Information on the history, botany, pharmacology, physical effects, mental effects, forms & sources for:

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The LSD Family

Marijuana & Relatives

Peyote

Mescaline & San Pedro

Psychoactive Mushrooms

The MDA Cluster

Yage & Harmaline

Ibogaine

Short Acting Tryptamines: DMT, DET, DPT

Other Psychoactive Substances

Subject
psychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of thissciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Themes
addictionaddictionMore like thisLess of thisspiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of this
Setting
USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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