“Intoxicology” is an addictive investigation into the history and culture of Narcotica-from the everyday use of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco to the illicit realm of opiates, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. The book is a witty and provocative look at why intoxication has always been a part of the human experience-from our earliest Stone Age rituals to the practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans, right on up through the Victorian era and ending with a flourish in modern times-and why the use of mind-altering substances is, and will continue to be, an essential part, however transgressive, of civilization.
