Encyclopedia of Psychoative Substances - Richard Rudgley - Paperback - 1 STMARTIN

For all those who might like to believe that drug use has been relegated to the suburban rec rooms and ghetto crack houses of the late twentieth century,The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substancesoffers shocking, yet thoroughly enlightening evidence to the contrary. In fact, from Neolithic man to Queen Victoria, humans have abused all sorts of drugs in the name of religion, tradition, and recreation, including such "controlled substances" as chocolate, lettuce, and toads. From glue-sniffing to LSD to kava,The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substancesprovides the first reliable, comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and controversial topic. With over one hundred entries, acclaimed author Richard Rudgley covers not only the chemical and botanical background of each substance, but its physiological and psychological effect on the user. Of particular value is Rudgley's emphasis on the historical and cultural role of these mind-altering substances. Impeccably researched and hugely entertaining,The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substanceswill appeal to anyone interested in one of the most misunderstood and yet also most widespread of human activities - the chemical quest for an altered state of consciousness.Rudgley, Richard is the author of 'Encyclopedia of Psychoative Substances - Richard Rudgley - Paperback - 1 STMARTIN' with ISBN 9780312263171 and ISBN 0312263171.