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hallucinogenic stories: 3 news summaries

 Cavemen Were Stoners 

They rocked in stone-age in 'religious trances'

Oct 19, 08 12:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prehistoric man apparently liked to get stoned in the Stone Age, scientists have discovered. Researchers found paraphernalia on a Caribbean island used to prepare hallucinogenic drugs for sniffing, dating back to prehistoric high times, reports the Telegraph. Experts believe the ceramic bowls and tubers were used to inhale cohoba, used... More »

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Hallucinogenic Plant's High May Knock Medical Use Down

States try to crack down on promising herb

Sep 9, 08 7:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - A hallucinogenic herb pharmacologists believe holds great promise for pain relief and mental health treatment is facing tough restrictions thanks to thrill-seekers, the New York Times reports. Users of the highly potent psychedelic Salvia divinorum—dubbed "Magic Mint" by users—have been posting videos of their trips on YouTube,... More »

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drugs • mental health • DEA • substance abuse • hallucinogenic • hallucinogens

Ill. Bans Natural Hallucinogen

Defenders tout controversial herbal remedy's benefits as law closes in

Dec 26, 07 10:21 AM CST
(Newser) - An impending ban on a hallucinogenic plant used in religious ceremonies by Mazatec Indians in Mexico has defenders of the herb objecting to the fact that it's about to be illegal in Illinois. Possessing salvia divinorum will be a felony beginning Tuesday. Defenders of the herb insist it offers beneficial... More »

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drugs • religion • Illinois • salvia divinorum • plant • herb • hallucinogenic

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