#devil's weed

From Tilton's Annual Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds (1893).

After a nightmare experience with another deliriant I swore never to touch this. I only did so because some people are still reckless enough to use it, and I thus needed to include it in the book. I used a minimal dose, one seed, but even with this I felt a sense of preliminary detachment which hinted at the loss of control which would come at a higher intake. There is nothing here in terms of fun or psychedelia, and everything here with respect to serious toxic harm, potential psychosis and death. Do check out the countless medical papers, or Erowid Train Wrecks, if you need further convincing. My advice is plain enough: this isn't recreational; it's basically a poison, so please stay away from it.

Romance Comics Tuesday: All the Evil Consequences!

A handful of romance comics stories dealt with drug abuse, mostly pot smoking. As with alcohol, family issues, social anxiety & peer pressure were factors that triggered drug use in young women, with evil consequences (such as kissing). Fortunately, Claire is sent to rehab and kicks the habit!

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