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The Psychedelic Experience: High Adolescence

John A. Chunko

Journal of Drug Education September 1, 1972 DOI: 10.2190/p6kq-27l6-lyv1-amn0 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Commentary Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that hallucinogenic agents can amalgamate or terminate certain neural activities, that the psychedelic experience spans visions of new dimensions to fantasies of eternal loneliness, and that LSD functions as a modern sacrament of the so-called drug culture. Contends that understanding LSD is a necessary beginning for addressing its use.

Abstract

Hallucinogenic agents have the ability to amalgamate or terminate certain neural activities. The psychedelic experience has been described as consisting of visions of new dimensions … to fantasies of eternal loneliness. LSD is a modern sacrament of the so-called drug culture which psychologically represents the snow-fort of a capricious army facing hell-fire. What can be done about the use of LSD? Plainly, understanding it offers a beginning.