Ancient Drugs
Description
This documentary examines the use of drugs and other substances in a quest for altered consciousness. Since the beginning of mankind, people have sought ways to reach a higher plane of existence and to that end have created rituals that included odd, toxic, and sometimes lethal substances. Ancient Drugs interviews psychologists, physicians, spiritualists, and historians to uncover the often surprising history and uses of drugs around the world.
Runtime
45 min
Subjects
- Decision making (78)
- Hallucinogenic drugs (10)
- Substance abuse (361)
- Hallucinogenic drugs and religious experience (2)
- Altered states of consciousness (4)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=45412
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