Read anything you can by Timothy Leary, the daddy of LSD. His autobiography is fascinating and gives a '60s perspective on today's war on drugs. Unfortunately I don't remember the titles of any of his works, but a web search should help. I found the autobiography tucked away in a public library a few years back - just as well, as much of his stuff may be out of print now.
And then there's this one, complete with ad...
New Textbook on Ecstacy
Probably the most comprehensive work on MDMA written to date---Published 2001
Not since the 1960's has the world witnessed a drug phenomenon like the rapid and widespread emergence of Ecstasy. Described by enthusiasts as the most intense euphoria they know and by detractors as a cause of brain damage and even death, Ecstasy has engendered unprecedented levels of interest-and misinformation. While Ecstasy is found across America in living rooms and dance clubs, reliable information about the drug is not. Now, Ecstasy: The Complete Guide takes the first unbiased look at the risks and the benefits of Ecstasy and the real drug behind it, MDMA, offering a critical resource for anyone seeking credible information.
From the world's leading experts on MDMA, readers will learn the science of how it works; the health risks associated with the drug; its promise as a treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and other illnesses; and how to minimize the health risks of illicit use. Whether you are a concerned parent, a professional wanting the most recent reports on MDMA research, or a raver, Ecstasy: The Complete Guide provides the answers for you.
CHAPTER HEADINGS
LET X = MDMA
The History of MDMA
What Does MDMA Feel Like?
How MDMA Works in the Brain
The Chemistry of MDMA
MDMA Myths and Rumours Dispelled
The Godparents of MDMA
RISKS OF MDMA USE
Medical Risks Associated with MDMA Use
Mental Health Problems Associated with MDMA Use
Does MDMA Cause Brain Damage?
The Legal Status of MDMA Around the World
Minimizing Risk in the Dance Community
MDMA-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Using MDMA in Healing, Psychotherapy, and Spiritual Practice
Experience with the Interpersonal Psychedelics
Clinical Experience with MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
POTENTIAL CLINICAL USES FOR MDMA
Using MDMA in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Using MDMA in the Treatment of Depression
Using MDMA in the Treatment of Schizophrenia
Using MDMA in Alternative Medicine
MDMA RESEARCH
Clinical Research with MDMA: A Worldwide Review
Giving MDMA to Human Volunteers in Switzerland
Giving MDMA to Human Volunteers in the United States
MDMA AND SOCIETY
Ecstasy: Prescription for Cultural Renaissance
MDMA and Spirituality
MDMA'S Promise as a Prescription Medicine
APPENDICES
History Timeline
Statistics Timeline
Table l: Studies of Long-Term Behavioural or Functional Changes After MDMA in Animals
Table ll: Reported Neurofunctional Differences Between Ecstasy Users and Non-Users
Table lll: Memory Studies of Ecstasy Users VS Non-Users
Edited by Julie Holland M.D.
Contributers include Andrew Weil, Ralf Metzner, Rick Doblin, Douglas Rushkoff, Sasha & Ann Shuglin, Rabbi Zaman Schachter and many others.
Published by Park Street Press Copyright 2001
Price $54.95 + $4.95 Postage &Packing
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That should be enough bedtime reading for now...