Psychedelics Encyclopedia by Peter Stafford -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgements Contents FOREWORD Introduction to the First Edition Psychedelic Renaissance

Profiles Pharmacology Themes and Trends Notes on Ketamine Organizations and Publications

MDMA Update

MDMA’s Historic Advance Chemistry Physical Effects Mental Effects Forms, Sources and Preparation

Psychedelic Obituaries Index to new material in the Third Edition PREVIEW

Cultural Context Origin of the World Psychedelic Other Terms Proposed Varieties of “Psychedelics” What are the Common Effects? What are the Benefits to Humanity? Countercultural Influences Questions about Purity and Other Complications Use and Misuse Dealing with Difficulties Drawbacks of Psychedelic Usage Future Directions

Chapter One: The LSD Family (the archetype)

History

The First LSD Experiences Early Distribution of LSD A Decade of Clinical Use A Decade and a Half of Covert Use The Big Wave Hits LSD Becomes Illegal Ebb and Resurgence

Chemistry

Resemblances and Differences Between LSD and Other Substances Other Psychoactive Lysergic Acid Derivatives

Physical Effects

Distribution of LSD Throughout the Body Measurable Effects on the Brain Effects upon Chromosomes LSD and Physical Health Pain Reduction

Mental Effects

General Effects Dosage Considerations Therapy and Everyday Problems Creative Stimulus Religious Considerations

Botanical Sources of Lysergic Acid Amides

Rye and Other Grasses Morning Glories Hawaiian Woodroses

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Two: Peyote, Mescaline and San Pedro

History

Mesoamerican Accounts Peyote Passes to the U.S. Scientific Scrutiny and Diffusion among Non-Indians A Decade Opening the “Psychedelic Doors” Discovery of Mescaline in Other Cacti Mescaline and Peyote Go “Underground” Native and Non-native Use under The Bill of Rights Trekking Back to Peyote Country

Botany

The Lophophora Genus Trichoceri

Chemistry

β-phenethylamines and Tetrahydroisoquinolines Escaline, Proscaline and Similar Synthetic Compounds

Physical Effects

Taste and Nausea Coursing through the Body Medical and Health Aspects

Mental Effects

Similarities and Differences with LSD Dosage and Timing Sacramental Aspects Visual Effects Auditory Effects Dimensions Outside Time and Space Creative Potential Psychological Safety Psychotherapeutic Potential

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Three: Marijuana and Hashish

History

Ancient Forms and Distinctions about Usage The Spread to Europe and Africa Early American Experience with Cannabis The Anslinger Era Governmental Investigations and Other Reports Moves toward Decriminalization Smuggling and Cash Crops Other Developments

Botany

Uniqueness Life Cycle

Chemistry

Cracking the THC molecule Analogues and Mixtures

Physical Effects

Coursing through the Body Medical Safety Medical Use

Mental Effects

Strength of Cannabis Preparations The Tart Study Old Myths Dispelled Other Aspects of Pot Inspiration

Forms and Preparations

Distinguishing among Marijuana Samples Hashish and Hash Oil THC and Analogues Smoking Eating Marijuana

Chapter Four: Psilocybian Mushrooms

History

From Antiquity until June 29, 1955 The Wassons Mobilize Others Sandoz Synthesizes Analogues and Distributes Psilocybin to Researchers The Harvard Psilocybin Research Project Use of Psilocybian Mushrooms Increases

Botany

Field Identification, Bluing Reaction, Spore Prints and Preparation Stropharia (Psilocybe) cubensis (San Isidro) Psilocybe semilanceata (Liberty Caps) Panaeolus subbalteatus (benanosis) Psilocybe cyanescens (Wavy Caps, Blue Halos) Psilocybe baeocystis Pilocybe stuntzii

Chemistry

Psilocybin and Psilocin Related Psychoactive Derivatives

Physical Effects Mental Effects

Leo Hollister’s Observations R. Gordon Wasson’s Observations Dosage Considerations Gentleness Auditory Effects The Great Oracle Andrew Weil’s Observations

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Five: Nutmeg and MDA

History

Introduction to the MDA “Cluster” Nutmeg and Mace Calamus, or “Sweet Flag” Alles Discovers MDA’s Psychoactivity Synthesis and Testing of Related Compounds

Chemistry Physical Effects

Nutmeg The MDA-like and STP-like Subclusters

Mental Effects

Nutmeg STP Zinberg’s Evaluation of MDA MDA and MMDA Compared Naranjo’s Psychiatric Distinctions

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Six: DMT, DET, DPT and Other Short-Acting Tryptamines

History

Observations of New World Use of Psychoactive Snuffs Identification of Botanical and Other Sources Testing and Use of Synthetics

Botany

Anadenanthera Species and Other Members of the Pea Family Virolas

Chemistry

Tryptamine Constituents of the Psychedelic Snuffs Altering the Side Chains

Physical Effects

Native Use of Enormous Amounts Use and Safety of Synthetics in Ordinary Amounts Tolerance, Potentiation and MAO-Inhibition Cerebrospinal Tryptamines

Mental Effects

Effects from Cohoba and Epená Snuffs DMT Effects DET Effects DPT Effects

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Seven: Ayahuasca, Yagé and Harmaline

History

Records from South American Explorers Identification of the Active Principles Developments over the Last Twenty Years

Botany

Ayahuasca and Yagé The Admixtures of Yagé Syrian Rue

Chemistry

Harmalas (β-Carbolines) Natural Harmalas in Humans Admixtures

Physical Effects

Purgative Aspects Other Physical Side-Effects Healing Qualities

Mental Effects

Dosage Considerations Yagé Visions and their Stages Specificity of Yagé’s Visions Auditory Component Telepathic Element Sexual Component Psychotherapeutic Potential

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Eight: Iboga and Ibogaine

History

Early Reports and Synthesis of Ibogaine Recent Usage

Botany Chemistry Physical Effects Mental Effects

Native Accounts Modern American Experiences Naranjo’s Psychotherapeutic Findings

Forms and Preparations

Chapter Nine: Fly Agaric, Panther Caps and “Soma”

History

“Soma” Identified as the Fly Agaric Mushroom Discovery of Long-Time Use of Fly Agaric in North America Use of Fly Agaric in Siberia

Botany

Poisonous Amanitas Fly Agaric and Panther Caps

Chemistry Physical Effects Mental Effects

The Importance of Drying Dosage The Importance of Mental Set The Question of “Soma”

Chapter Ten: Contrasting Profiles

Belladonna-like Substances Yohimbe Kava-Kava Ketamine Nitrous Oxide

Appendices Notes on Purity Tests and Precursors Thoughts on Increasing Intelligence (by Francis Jeffrey) Other Literature Index to the Second Edition Text

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