The Hashish Eater

Book • 2022
'The Hasheesh Eater' is an autobiographical book by Fitz Hugh Ludlow, published in 1857, detailing his experiences with the drug hashish.

The book recounts his initial experimentation with hashish, the intense and often hallucinatory effects it produced, and his subsequent addiction and eventual recovery.

Ludlow vividly describes the altered states of consciousness, including euphoria, paranoia, and distorted perceptions of time and space.

He explores the psychological and physical impacts of hashish use, offering a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug dependence.

The book also provides a glimpse into the cultural and social attitudes toward drug use in the 19th century.

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