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Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
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Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

9.1 / 10
2016
3 seasons
20 episodes
Documentary

Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.

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HAMILTON'S PHARMACOPEIA (Season 3 Trailer)

Where to Watch(AU)

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Cast

Hamilton Morris

A

Ann Shulgin

Alexander Shulgin

Seasons

  • The Story of the South African Quaalude

    1.The Story of the South African Quaalude

    8.0
    26-10-201644m

    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.

  • A Positive PCP Story

    2.A Positive PCP Story

    9.0
    02-11-201644m

    Hamilton investigates the history of PCP in the U.S., seeking input from addicts, dealers and chemists.

  • Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium

    3.Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium

    09-11-201644m

    From the heavenly cloud forests of Oaxaca to a viral video of Miley Cyrus, Hamilton investigates the inconspicuous yet extraordinary psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum.

  • Magic Mushrooms in Mexico

    4.Magic Mushrooms in Mexico

    16-11-201644m

    Hamilton explores magic mushrooms with the help of shamans, clandestine growers, and ethnomycologists.

  • Fish N' Trips

    5.Fish N' Trips

    30-11-201644m

    Hamilton embarks on an aquatic adventure to Reunion Island and Madagascar to investigate ichthyoallyeinotoxism and a twisted history of hallucinogenic fish.

  • The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism

    6.The Lazy Lizard School of Hedonism

    9.0
    07-12-201644m

    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.

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