Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

9.0

2016•44m

Documentary

Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.

Trailers & Videos

HAMILTON'S PHARMACOPEIA (Season 3 Trailer)

A Traditional Salvia Ceremony in Oaxaca: HAMILTON'S PHARMACOPEIA (Clip)

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2016

1. The Story of the South African Quaalude

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.

2. A Positive PCP Story

Hamilton investigates the history of PCP in the U.S., seeking input from addicts, dealers and chemists.

3. Shepherdess: The Story of Salvia Divinorium

From the heavenly cloud forests of Oaxaca to a viral video of Miley Cyrus, Hamilton investigates the inconspicuous yet extraordinary psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum.

4. Magic Mushrooms in Mexico

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

5. Fish N' Trips

Hamilton embarks on an aquatic adventure to Reunion Island and Madagascar to investigate ichthyoallyeinotoxism and a twisted history of hallucinogenic fish.