“The relationships among natural and drug-induced alterations of consciousness must be understood from an evolutionary perspective. This reveals altered consciousness to be… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Due to their soft bodies and ephemeral nature, it is unlikely that biological evidence of mushrooms will even be discovered in the… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“The effect of hallucinogenic mushrooms on the user's experience and behavior depends in part on his or her personality and genetic predisposition, which can… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“The decisions we make lead us to complex behavioral sets, and what we decide to do can be consciously and unconsciously motivated. The human… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Several centuries ago it was believed that the fly agaric, combined with the bufotenin–containing mucus of toads, was an ingredient of witches' brews, which… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“The relationships among natural and drug-induced alterations of consciousness must be understood from an evolutionary perspective. This reveals altered consciousness to be related to… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Due to their soft bodies and ephemeral nature, it is unlikely that biological evidence of mushrooms will even be discovered in the archaeological record.… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Methods of detoxifying and processing plants for human use are known throughout the world, and include a variety of techniques, including dehydration, application of… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Inhaling fumes directly from burning foliage, either in a confined space such as a cave or a tent, or scooping up and breathing in… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“There are numerous historical reports as well as visual images that link mushroom consumption to the ritual of sacrifice. These include bloodletting, penis perforation,… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“The growth patterns of mushrooms are difficult to view since they come and go so quickly, appearing and disappearing overnight as if by magic.… — John Rush Copy Share Image
“Cannabis is renowned as a powerful hallucinogen in large doses, and certainly capable of inducing profound ecstatic ecstatic states. Anyone who who doubts this… — John Rush Copy Share Image
