Solvent Abuse

Name: Solvent Abuse
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A Population-Based Neuropsychological Study

Autor: John Ramsey

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Vazba: Brožovaná

Vydavatel: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

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1. 1 History of Solvent Abuse The practice of deliberately inhaling various gases or vapors in order...

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Autor

John Ramsey

Jazyk

Angličtina

Vazba

Kniha - Brožovaná

Vydáno

1991

Stránek

150

EAN

9780387976075

ISBN

9780387976075

Enbook ID

07184322

Vydavatel

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Hmotnost

295

Rozměry

155 x 235 x 10

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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 from a fissure in a rock. Inhalation would induce a trance-like state. Her mystical observations and utterances while in this state were interpreted by the Temple Prophet and issued as divine pronouncements to those seeking guidance. Incenses, perfumes and spices have probably always been used in ceremonial worship and religious ritual. However, in sofar as it is possible to make the distinction, these substances have been used primarily for their aromatic qualities rather than for their intoxicating effects. The recreational use of gases and vapors dates from the end of the eighteenth century and may be seen as a concomitant of the scientific advances that preceded the industrial revolution. Following the synthesis of nitrous oxide by Sir Joseph Priestley in 1776, the potential uses of the gas were explored in depth by Sir Humphrey Davy.

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