hallucinogenic plants

Introduces young readers to the dangers of a hallucinogen addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of hallucinogen abuse and its negative impact on lives.

Intertwines the stories of scientific explorer Richard Evans Schultes and his student Tim Plowman, both of whom went on scientific expeditions to South America, Schultes spending twelve years, beginning in the 1940s, mapping uncharted rivers and collecting botanical specimens; and Plowman, who along with the author, duplicated Schultes's journey thirty years later.

Examines the history of hallucinogenic drugs, how they are made or obtained, and the adverse affects they have on the human body, and offers advice on keeping clear of all such drugs.

Examines the hallucinogenic plants peyote and magic mushrooms, discussing what happens when they are used and how to find help to stay drug free.

Provides information on the native habitat, appearance, characteristics, and past and present uses of numerous plants whose chemical composition causes sensory distortion and hallucinations.

Defines hallucinogens; provides and overview of their history; and discusses the physiological effects of their use as well as legal consequences and controversial issues associated with hallucinogenic drugs.

Presents a series of essays that address the use of hallucinogens such as LSD and other psychedelic agents and discusses their origin, the CIA's experimentation with LSD, the hippie movement of the 1960s, and contemporary views of hallucinogens.

Discusses the development of hallucinogens, their use for spiritual, medicinal, and recreational purposes, and the laws governing their use.