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altershroom
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I use illegal drugs for inspiration
#5405118 - 03/15/06 06:46 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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I think this is a great read. I couldn't agree with her more. I have compulsive tendancys tho that drops me out of this scope but I'm trying to correct those.
http://www.susanblackmore.co.uk/journalism/telegraphdrugs.htm
check it out
alter
Mod Edit: Changed the link format to the necessary UBB code for ya... regular HTML linkage doesn't work on here. -JC
Edited by JacquesCousteau (03/15/06 08:03 PM)
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DinahTheCat
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: altershroom]
#5405177 - 03/15/06 06:55 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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That is a great read, i'm inspired to check some of susan's other writes.
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Louddrum
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: DinahTheCat]
#5405387 - 03/15/06 07:35 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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What is wrong with that link?
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Peyote_Princess
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: Louddrum]
#5408725 - 03/16/06 02:40 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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Really interesting article - thank you, I read it with great interest... particularly her reference to Aldous Huxley and the "doors of perception" if anyone would like to read more about drug experiences they should read his piece regarding a mescaline trip which can be found at... http://www.mescaline.com/huxley.htm
As for her argument on the problems with scientific experimentation in the field - I could not agree more; I will be investigating religious experience, and whether it is from the divine, or humanly induced - ofcourse, psychadelics will be a part of that. The difficulty is this one of lack of academic research, that I can get is more of an anecdotal nature, which is frustrating to say the least!
Incidentally, if anyone else is interested in this area - I'd love for you to get in touch and perhaps throw some ideas around with me. Perhaps you know of research that might help, or just be interested in the field yourself! I look forward to hearing from you!
*mwah*
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altershroom
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: Peyote_Princess]
#5410565 - 03/16/06 10:48 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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also a good link. thanks for the feedback. I do know that there is a pus to use x, lsd and shrooms again for research, so hopefully the tide will turn for more scientific research.
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fresh313
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: altershroom]
#5411351 - 03/17/06 04:32 AM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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i wouldnt be half as good as i am at my profession if i didnt Smoke.
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Peyote_Princess
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: fresh313]
#5412371 - 03/17/06 11:35 AM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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What profession is that?
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fresh313
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: Peyote_Princess]
#5414508 - 03/17/06 08:47 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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i guess u could say Financial Analyst, its complicated.
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altershroom
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: fresh313]
#5416519 - 03/18/06 04:46 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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another related read. its ny times website tho..if you need a password go to bugmenot.com http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/30/magazi...6&ex=1142744400
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altershroom
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Re: I use illegal drugs for inspiration [Re: altershroom]
#5484187 - 04/05/06 07:08 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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again more related goodies
All in the MInd radio program on psychedelics This week's edition of the excellent BBC Radio 4 program All in the Mind is about psychedelic drugs and the renewed interest in tripping treatments for depression, addiction, and other psychiatric issues. Turn on, tune in, and listen up. Link to RealAudio archive, Link to companion BBC News article http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/rams/allinthemind_20060404.ram
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