Psychedelics, Politics, and Progress

This chapter explores the complexities of criminalizing versus regulating psychedelic drug use, particularly in the context of LSD and ketamine. It recounts the historical parallels to alcohol and marijuana prohibition, emphasizing the need for informed usage and reflecting on the chaotic drug culture of the 1960s. Additionally, the chapter discusses the intertwining of counterculture and politics through figures like Timothy Leary, while examining generational attitudes towards sexuality and drug use.