Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
This documentary series travels around the world to explore unusual psychoactive substances through their history, chemistry, and cultural roles. Along the way, it speaks with researchers, chemists, and local communities to examine effects, risks, and why these drugs matter in society.
Watch coverage
Every episode is already streaming. You only need about a month to binge it.
Subscribe ~1 month · binge all 20 episodes, then cancel
Notes & ratings
0 ratings
0 notes
Season 1
-
1
E1
The Story of the South African Quaalude
South Africa is the last place on earth Quaaludes can still be found; Hamilton travels there to study the drug and learns of a dark history of medical experimentation.
Oct 26, 2016 · 44m -
2
E2
A Positive PCP Story
Hamilton investigates the history of PCP in the U.S., seeking input from addicts, dealers and chemists.
Nov 2, 2016 · 44m -
3
E3
Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium
From the heavenly cloud forests of Oaxaca to a viral video of Miley Cyrus, Hamilton investigates the inconspicuous yet extraordinary psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum.
Nov 9, 2016 · 43m -
4
E4
Magic Mushrooms in Mexico
Hamilton explores magic mushrooms with the help of shamans, clandestine growers, and ethnomycologists.
Nov 16, 2016 · 44m -
5
E5
Fish N' Trips
Hamilton embarks on an aquatic adventure to Reunion Island and Madagascar to investigate ichthyoallyeinotoxism and a twisted history of hallucinogenic fish.
Nov 30, 2016 · 44m -
6
E6
The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism
We meet with famed LSD chemist Casey Hardison in the Nevada desert and embark on a roadtrip to visit the unsung hero of psychedelic history.
Dec 7, 2016 · 60m
