The story centers on a young, female journalist who follows the mysterious trail of a missing friend that had been experimenting with mind-altering chemicals developed in secret government drug tests. A rogue counter-culture novelist with a penchant for substance abuse and firearms leads the journalist into the mystery of dangerous chemical research. Based on real documents, actual test subject testimony, and uncovered secrets about covert programs...

"A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions...

Draws on cosmological phenomena of the modern world as well as the author's own research into shamanic and metaphysical belief systems to support the Mayan theory about an unprecedented global shift predicted for the year 2012.

Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre las drogas psicodélicas populares. Entrar en el mundo de las drogas psicodélicas puede ser un desafío y muchos no están seguros de por dónde empezar. A medida que la investigación continúa expandiéndose y la legalización de los psicodélicos como la psilocibina se vislumbra en el horizonte, es posible que necesite una guía para comprender qué son los psicodélicos, cómo funcionan y sus posibles beneficios...

Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states ... and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing.