Ranging across both published and anecdotal evidence, Pharmakon
traces the story of drug use as a means of self-exploration. By
examining apparently simple questions such as 'what is a drug?',
Pharmakon deconstructs and reconstructs the idea of drug
experience. Experiences that the author believes are fundamental to
the process of self-actualisation and learning. Julian Vayne has
written on a number of esoteric subjects (witchcraft, the tarot and
the sociology of contemporary Paganism). This book is aimed at both
the general reader and those who are interested in the use of drugs
in a spiritual context. Delving into areas as diverse as philosophy
and neurochemistry, this is a book that in both style and content
seeks to invent a new understanding of drugs in culture. From
Mandrake Speaks #100 'A well researched and informative look at a
variety of popular and not-so-well-known drugs. He deals with how
they interact with our minds and bodies both chemically and
psychologically, and how we perceive substances on a personal and
society-wide scale. The similarities discussed between some drug
experiences and some mental illnesses may lead to different
viewpoints on both. Liberally sprinkled with folklore and
anecdotes, Pharmakon examines the use of drugs in self-exploration,
employing a knowledgeable, yet down-to-earth approach that's
interesting and readable.'
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