Hamilton's Pharmacopeia - Season 1

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The Story of the South African Quaalude

1 - The Story of the South African Quaalude

Air Date: October 26, 2016

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

Air Date: November 2, 2016

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

Air Date: November 9, 2016

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

Air Date: November 16, 2016

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

Fish N' Trips

5 - Fish N' Trips

Air Date: November 30, 2016

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

Air Date: December 7, 2016

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.