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A Concise Encyclopedia of Legal Herbs and Chemicals with Psychoactive Properties
LEGAL H I G H S

A Concise Encyclopedia of Legal Herbs and Chemicals with Psychoactive Properties

by Adam Gottlieb 20th Century Alchemist
This book is not intended to promote or encourage the possession, use, or manufacture of any illegal substances. The material herein is presented for reference and informational purposes only. The laws applicable to the drugs described herein may change.
Remember -- even legal drugs may be dangerous. Consult your physician before consuming any drugs.

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America, Inc., 417 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123.
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Twentieth Century Alchemist P.O. Box 3684 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(C) 1973 20th Century Alchemist

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INTRODUCTION

The materials discussed in this book are legal despite the fact that they have psychotropic properties. Some are far more potent than many controlled substances. They have not been designated as illegal by any state or federal codes, because they are relatively obscure and have never been subjected to abuse. Although chemicals such as mescaline and lysergic acid amide are controlled by Title 21 of the
United States Code (1970 edition), their plant sources (except for ergot and peyote) are not so controlled. It is therefore legal to possess San Pedro cactus, morning glory seeds, Hawaiian wood rose, etc., as long as there is no indication that they are intended for other than normal horticultural or ornamental purposes. The materials listed here are legal at the time of this writing. They

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