Acid Dreams
The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties and beyond
"Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond" is a book by Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain. It explores the history of LSD, focusing on its impact on society, particularly in the United States during the 1960s and beyond.
The book tracks the origins of LSD, its discovery by Albert Hofmann, and its subsequent expandsion of use in the counterculture movement. It discusses how LSD became a symbol of rebellion and experimentation, influencing art, music, and social norms during the 1960s.
"Acid Dreams" also reveals the government's involvement with LSD, particularly the CIA's secret experiments with the drug under programs like MK-ULTRA. It examines the darker side of LSD's history, detailing how the substance was used in covert experiments, often without the knowledge or consent of participants, in an attempt to control minds and behavior.
The book presents a comprehensive narrative of LSD's significant impact on society, touching on its cultural impact, its role in the counterculture movement, and its complex relationship with government agencies.
