hallucinogenic drugs

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.

Discusses various drugs which can cause paranoia, hallucinations, or other unpleasant reactions and describes the mind-altering experiences which constitute "bad trips.".

Explains the different kinds of hallucinogenic drugs, their history and effects, and how to get help in remaining or becoming drug-free.

Discusses the many dangers of the illicit use of hallucinogenic drugs. Also examines the controlled use of hallucinogens by aboriginal peoples in religious and social contexts.

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.

Describes the negative effects hallucinogens have on a person's neurons and discusses saying "no" to drugs. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.

Describes LSD, PCP, Ecstasy, and other hallucinogenic drugs; their history and effects; and how to get help in remaining or becoming drug-free.

Presents information on the history and use of hallucinogens, discussing the effects of the drugs on the human body, teen attitudes toward hallucinogens, dependency, and legal issues. Includes resources for further study.

Traces the history of laudanum, focusing on how the drug was touted as a miracle drug during the nineteenth century, causing writers, artists, and everyday citizens to become addicted to it.