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1893: Consciousness under the influence of cannabis indica
Academic articles, 1800s Ben Breen 3/27/24 Academic articles, 1800s Ben Breen 3/27/24

1893: Consciousness under the influence of cannabis indica

“The drug finally produced faint illusions, chiefly ceiling as decorated with colored designs, and finally sleep.”

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1857: The Hasheesh Eater
Printed books, 1800s Ben Breen 3/26/24 Printed books, 1800s Ben Breen 3/26/24

1857: The Hasheesh Eater

Excerpt from one of the earliest published book-length accounts of cannabis intoxication.

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1882: William James on Nitrous Oxide
Academic articles, 1800s Ben Breen 3/21/24 Academic articles, 1800s Ben Breen 3/21/24

1882: William James on Nitrous Oxide

The psychologist William James takes a high dose of nitrous oxide and thinks about Hegel. A fascinating and hilarious early foray into the “trip report” genre.

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