Chapter
Ancient Practices of Intoxication
03:17 - 08:39 (05:21)
The ancient practices of intoxication involved making beer and watered-down wine as part of festivals and gatherings which had less extreme effects on people than modern-day alcohol. The community coming together to deal with struggles of drugs and alcohol can be a reasonable approach, especially if the medical system has let them down.
Clips
The episode explores the history of addiction recovery programs in the United States, focusing on the first large organized narcotics recovery program.
03:17 - 06:19 (03:01)
Summary
The episode explores the history of addiction recovery programs in the United States, focusing on the first large organized narcotics recovery program. It delves into the story of a man who built an army to help people get off of heroin and attempted to take over a large chunk of California.
ChapterAncient Practices of Intoxication
EpisodePart One: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The first beer was made with bread and ancient civilizations had rituals around intoxication.
06:19 - 08:39 (02:20)
Summary
The first beer was made with bread and ancient civilizations had rituals around intoxication. Liquor has many medicinal benefits, including its ability to sterilize.