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Turn On and Tune In: Psychedelics, Narcotics and Euphoriants
Turn On and Tune In Psychedelics Narcotics and Euphoriants Author:John Mann This book describes the historical, anthropological and sociological importance of a range of psychoactive substances (both natural and synthetic) including LSD, opium, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, peyote, belladonna, mandrake, and absinthe highlighting the people both famous and infamous (e.g. authors, painters, pop stars, and drug barons) who ha... more »ve been associated with these drugs. The basic chemistry and pharmacological activity is covered together with a brief account of useful drugs that have emerged from a study of the psychoactive ones. The book covers all of the major psychoactive drugs coupled with all aspects of these drugs from their anthropological and sociological influences through to their chemistry and pharmacology.« less