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Drug based literature/books
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josh_nexus
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Curtis; The second book you are looking for might be called "Food of the Gods" by Terence McKenna. I cant be sure but that book definately covers some of the issues you were talking about.
Speaking of which I suggest you all read "out of it" by Stuart Walton. Very good book. This book actually mentions Terence McKenna several times, though not in an entirely favourable light.
Speaking of which I suggest you all read "out of it" by Stuart Walton. Very good book. This book actually mentions Terence McKenna several times, though not in an entirely favourable light.
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My drug library:
doors of perception and heaven and hell - 1st part is Huxley's "trip report" from his mescaline experience, written very well. 2nd part is collection of his intellectual/philosphical musings on the experience
DMT: The spirit molecule - besides containing an interesting theory on DMT in the body and the mystical experience, and trip reports from his subjects, the most valuable aspect of this book for me was the whole process he had to go through to get FDA/DEA approval for his study, framing his research, and the aftermath/conclusions
Entheogens and the Future of religion - just a collection of essays on religious use of psychoactive compounds by noted people in the field, like Wasson
PIHKAL & TIHKAL - these books are like the bible to me. can't wait for his 3rd one...
Pharmacotheon - written by J. Ott, it's a nice "general" overview of things, including their history, chemistry, pharmacology, etc. huge bibliography at the end too, good for research
Breaking Open the head - an engaging journalistic style narrative
Ayahuasca Visions - great "coffee-table" book, filled with colorful visions drawn by a former shaman. also has detailed explanations of the elements in each vision, very interesting cultural info
Ayahuasca: human conciousness and t he spirits of nature - great overview on ayahuasca, including spiritual, mature trip reports and a scientific paper by mckenna at the end with excellent info on traditional beta-carboline/DMT doses in shamanic brews
the electric-koolaid acid test - fun read on the 60's drug culture surrounding Kesey's group
politics of psychopharmacology by leary - not a big fan of leary's work. this book seemed silly
The Psychopharmacology of Herbal Medicine: Plant drugs that alter mind, brain, and behavior - pharmacology info for various compounds that is not difficult to understand
i thinkthat's all
doors of perception and heaven and hell - 1st part is Huxley's "trip report" from his mescaline experience, written very well. 2nd part is collection of his intellectual/philosphical musings on the experience
DMT: The spirit molecule - besides containing an interesting theory on DMT in the body and the mystical experience, and trip reports from his subjects, the most valuable aspect of this book for me was the whole process he had to go through to get FDA/DEA approval for his study, framing his research, and the aftermath/conclusions
Entheogens and the Future of religion - just a collection of essays on religious use of psychoactive compounds by noted people in the field, like Wasson
PIHKAL & TIHKAL - these books are like the bible to me. can't wait for his 3rd one...
Pharmacotheon - written by J. Ott, it's a nice "general" overview of things, including their history, chemistry, pharmacology, etc. huge bibliography at the end too, good for research
Breaking Open the head - an engaging journalistic style narrative
Ayahuasca Visions - great "coffee-table" book, filled with colorful visions drawn by a former shaman. also has detailed explanations of the elements in each vision, very interesting cultural info
Ayahuasca: human conciousness and t he spirits of nature - great overview on ayahuasca, including spiritual, mature trip reports and a scientific paper by mckenna at the end with excellent info on traditional beta-carboline/DMT doses in shamanic brews
the electric-koolaid acid test - fun read on the 60's drug culture surrounding Kesey's group
politics of psychopharmacology by leary - not a big fan of leary's work. this book seemed silly
The Psychopharmacology of Herbal Medicine: Plant drugs that alter mind, brain, and behavior - pharmacology info for various compounds that is not difficult to understand
i thinkthat's all
just started reading Linda Yablonski's "The Story of Junk" two days ago and am already halfway through. Good little story about a woman who gets busted and then discusses her past, how she got turned on to heroin, started dealing, etc.
Pharmie_Pharmer420
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The closet cultivator <<< good book
ozbreaker
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^^^
Ecstacy is a bloody hard read for a while, even as someone who grew up completely addicted to all brittish shows i could get my hands on.
Ecstacy is a bloody hard read for a while, even as someone who grew up completely addicted to all brittish shows i could get my hands on.
ayjay
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^ I looved "Ecstasy" - have read it twice. Title tale is great story about personal growth & drug use intertwined.
"Diary of a drugfiend" is a hoot. Basically, an exposition of what "Do what you will shall be the whole of the law - love is the law, love under will" really means. It's an OK idea - even if Crowley is clearly an egotistical misogynist cunt.
Terrence McKenna is a twat - he's had far too much DMT to make much sense. I've seen him talk about his fractal theory of time and it's pure bollocks. Read his books at your peril!!!
Phillip K Dick blew my mind as a teenager and made me want to take powerful drugs as soon as possible. Check out "A scanner darkly", "Flow my tears the policeman said", "A maze of death", "Do androids dream of electric sheep" etc etc. He only started to go off for me when he became a semi-christian ("Valis" etc) - but even then, still writing great psychological dramas with flip-flop realities in them.
I must recommend J G Ballard here as well - not necessarily because of obvious drug use in his books, but because of the hallucinatory nature of the worlds he creates. Try "The unlimited dream company", "The crystal world", "Hello america", High Rise", "Running wild" etc etc
"Out of it" (stuart walton) is good - in the same vein try "Saying yes - in defense of drug use" Jacob Sullum
I love Burroughs too - what about "The soft machine"? Cut up craaayyyzzeee!
"Diary of a drugfiend" is a hoot. Basically, an exposition of what "Do what you will shall be the whole of the law - love is the law, love under will" really means. It's an OK idea - even if Crowley is clearly an egotistical misogynist cunt.
Terrence McKenna is a twat - he's had far too much DMT to make much sense. I've seen him talk about his fractal theory of time and it's pure bollocks. Read his books at your peril!!!
Phillip K Dick blew my mind as a teenager and made me want to take powerful drugs as soon as possible. Check out "A scanner darkly", "Flow my tears the policeman said", "A maze of death", "Do androids dream of electric sheep" etc etc. He only started to go off for me when he became a semi-christian ("Valis" etc) - but even then, still writing great psychological dramas with flip-flop realities in them.
I must recommend J G Ballard here as well - not necessarily because of obvious drug use in his books, but because of the hallucinatory nature of the worlds he creates. Try "The unlimited dream company", "The crystal world", "Hello america", High Rise", "Running wild" etc etc
"Out of it" (stuart walton) is good - in the same vein try "Saying yes - in defense of drug use" Jacob Sullum
I love Burroughs too - what about "The soft machine"? Cut up craaayyyzzeee!
blahblahblah
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I dont think anybody has mentioned this book yet...
Tiger in a Trance - Max Ludington / Doubleday 2003
Takes place in the mid 1980's the main character is a 18 yr old full time Deadhead, traveling the country following the band with his friends. He drifts into the world of lsd sales and drugs. Soon he is battling an addiction to heroin.
Pretty Good read, not a super lot of junky bizness but its not your typical drug-a-log.
I'm still walking, so I'm sure that I can dance,
Just a saint of circumstance,
Like a tiger in a trance
Anybody know of any other books with a similar focus? On the back of the jacket this was written:
"The Grateful Dead have been the backdrop of many novels, but Tiger in a Trance is the first one to portray the lives of the Deadheads themselves. The dialog is fantastic--sharp, economical, and authentic. This excellent first novel will certainly last as long as the Dead's music will."
-Jim Carrol, Author of The Basketball Diaries
Tiger in a Trance - Max Ludington / Doubleday 2003
Takes place in the mid 1980's the main character is a 18 yr old full time Deadhead, traveling the country following the band with his friends. He drifts into the world of lsd sales and drugs. Soon he is battling an addiction to heroin.
Pretty Good read, not a super lot of junky bizness but its not your typical drug-a-log.
I'm still walking, so I'm sure that I can dance,
Just a saint of circumstance,
Like a tiger in a trance
Anybody know of any other books with a similar focus? On the back of the jacket this was written:
"The Grateful Dead have been the backdrop of many novels, but Tiger in a Trance is the first one to portray the lives of the Deadheads themselves. The dialog is fantastic--sharp, economical, and authentic. This excellent first novel will certainly last as long as the Dead's music will."
-Jim Carrol, Author of The Basketball Diaries
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Tongue
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hey blah did jerry garcia shot dope orsmoke it??i heard he was spending around $150k a year for his habit..any rumors on how much he was doing???ive alkways been curious about the bigtime dopers habits..the entire grateful dead band were on heroin right??