Nomenclature
It was under these effects, with a loss of all
sense of time and judgement, that Aldous
Huxley first names these drugs psychedelics.
According to Dr. Buckman, these results
in the brain's inability to function properly
with its floodgates wide open. This leads to
what is known as autoxic psychosis.
This "insanity with insight" can be endured
only when the person is emotionally stable
upon consumption, and is assured of his return
from the trip. When asked if after repeated
successful trips a person could be confident of
continued success, the doctor said no, but
guaranteed a bad trip if taken alone and
depressed.
In commenting on the upcoming state
legislation, Dr. Buckman expressed optimism
concerning its passage. Under the new
legislation, punishment will depend more on
amount of drugs, than possession itself.
The proposed legislation classifies the first
offense of marijuana possession as a
misdemeanor, carrying with it a 0-12 month
suspendable sentence, at the end of which the
offense is removed from the record.
The second offense of marijuana possession,
and the first of hashish, is a felony, and is
punishable by a 0-40 year sentence. A bill
making it a misdemeanor to be in the same
building with someone smoking marijuana was
introduced but was defeated.
