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Solvent Abuse
Chadwick, Oliver; Anderson, H. Ross; Bland, J. Martin; Ramsey, John
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Paperback. Series: Recent Research in Psychology. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 240.
1. 1 History of Solvent Abuse The practice of deliberately inhaling various gases or vapors in order to induce an altered state of mood or sensibility is not new. As noted repeatedly in other reviews (eg, Cohen, 1973; Novak, 1980), it was recognized in early Greek civilization as an adjunct to divination; indeed, it has now become customary, if not obligatory, to refer to the Oracle at Delphi before considering the more recent history of the subject. According to legend, the priestess at the Temple at Delphi would achieve communion with the Gods by inhaling the naturally-occurring gas that emanated ... Read more
1. 1 History of Solvent Abuse The practice of deliberately inhaling various gases or vapors in order to induce an altered state of mood or sensibility is not new. As noted repeatedly in other reviews (eg, Cohen, 1973; Novak, 1980), it was recognized in early Greek civilization as an adjunct to divination; indeed, it has now become customary, if not obligatory, to refer to the Oracle at Delphi before considering the more recent history of the subject. According to legend, the priestess at the Temple at Delphi would achieve communion with the Gods by inhaling the naturally-occurring gas that emanated ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
Series
Recent Research in Psychology
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387976075
SKU
V9780387976075
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