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“I think when you die, you die.”

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Alexander Shulgin

Alexander Shulgin, born on June 17, 1925, was an American organic chemist and pharmacologist renowned for his work in the field of synthetic drugs. His research focused on psychoactive substances, including the synthesis of LSD and other compounds. Shulgin is known for his contributions to drug chemistry, and his books 'PIHKAL' and 'TIHKAL' document his extensive research, which has had a profound impact on the understanding and application of psychoactive substances. more

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