The Mescaline Chronicles: From Beat Poets to Modern Psychedelics

This chapter examines the historical significance of mescaline in the Beat Generation, focusing on its impact on writers like Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs. It explores the decline of mescaline's popularity with the rise of LSD, its portrayal in counterculture literature, and the ongoing psychedelic renaissance. Additionally, the chapter discusses mescaline's traditional uses and the complexities surrounding its contemporary perception and research challenges.