Thursday, November 18, 2010

Alexander Shulgin, 85, hospitalized with a stroke. Donations and volunteers asked to preserve his work

Ann and Alexander Shulgin
I just learned via Psychedelic Research that one of the greatest researchers in psychoactive drugs, Alexander Shulgin, 85, has been hospitalized with a stroke. He was surgically intervened two years ago to replace a defective aortic valve and, given his age, he may leave us at any moment. 

Shulgin, a Ph. D. Biochemist, has made extensive research in synthesis drugs such the widely known ecstasy, which he intended to use for the treatment of depression and other psychological disorders.

In 1994 he saw his laboratory raided by the DEA after he published PHiKAL, a chemical love story. 

The drug knowledge vault, Erowid, is now asking for volunteers (for transcriptions and image enhancement) and donations in order to help preserve his legacy. You can donate here (either to Erowid or directly to the Shulgins) and you can volunteer your services here.
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    This is truly a sad day and I wish the Shulgin family all the best. Alexander is someone who means so much to so many people. He is a true explorer and deserves the utmost respect.

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  2. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Sasha, PLEASE pull through! You are one of the greatest souls to ever grace this planet and even if you're not in the laboratory - just knowing you're still around makes me happy.

    Prayers to the Shulgins! Stay strong too, Ann!

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  3. UnknownNovember 21, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    A wave of love to you Sasha. I'm in Southern Cal and we are connected in a warm network.

    We are one.

    Dahlia

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