Adam Gottlieb

Long out-of-print yet often cited in psychedelic literature, The Book of Sacraments, originally published in 1970, was a holy book from the (now defunct) Church of the Tree of Life, established and incorporated by John Mann. A fundamental belief was that we have the right to alter our consciousness with plant extracts for medical, spiritual, and even recreational (re-creating) purposes....

Psycho-active plants have been used for centuries by cultures in search of transcendence, relaxation, relief from pain, and countless other panaceas. Herbal Highs surveys herbs, cacti, and mushrooms with psycho-active properties, covering dosage, methods of use, effects and after-effects, and the chemical make-up of each substance. Plants include Kava-Kava, Morning Glory, Hydrangea, Valerian, wild lettuce, and Lobelia. Author Adam Gottlieb...

The Pleasures of Cocaine conveys the impartial facts of the uses and abuses of cocaine. Without bias, many different aspects are covered: History, effects, uses, pleasures, dangers Avoiding abusive side effects Determining quality Substances used to cut coke and their effects Testing for purity and removing impurities Improving appearance Inside look at dealing Cultivation of coca plants Coca leaf botany...

The essential connoisseur's guide to herbs and potions traditionally associated with enhanced sensual pleasure. Throughout history, men and women have sought to increase their sexual pleasure through the use of a variety of substances. Sex, Drugs, and Aphrodisiacs chronicles the results of this eternal quest. Includes discussions of yohimbe, fugu, absinthe, yage and other exotic specialties. The book includes a...