“I don't know if you realize this, but there are some researchers - doctors - who are giving this kind of drug to volunteers, to see what the effects are, and they're doing it the proper scientific way, in clean white hospital rooms, away from trees and flowers and the wind, and they're surprised at how many of the experiments turn sour. They've never taken any sort of psychedelic themselves, needless to say. Their volunteers - they're called 'subjects,' of course - are given mescaline or LSD and they're all opened up to their surroundings, very sensitive to color and light and other people's emotions, and what are they given to react to? Metal bed-frames and plaster walls, and an occasional white coat carrying a clipboard. Sterility. Most of them say afterward that they'll never do it again.”
Quote by Alexander Shulgin
Work
This book is a memoir that delves into the author's journey with psychedelic drugs, examining their influence on his life, relationships, and artistic endeavors. The narrative is interspersed with scientific and historical context, offering a unique perspective on the use and effects of these substances. more
Author
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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