The Hasheesh Eater

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First published in 1857, American author Fitz Hugh LudlowÕs The Hasheesh Eater is one of the first examples of addiction literature. The book recounts LudlowÕs initial fascination and subsequent addiction to hasheesh, and includes many detailed descriptions of the hallucinations he experienced while under the influence of the drug, a version of cannabis which he ingested in pill form. Show more