Friends of Erowid,

The new issue of Erowid Extracts is at the printer and will be sent
out to members in the next week or so. It includes articles on
absinthe and wormwood, varieties of nicotine experiences, khat legal
challenges in the U.S., P. viridis vs M. tenuiflora in ayahuasca
analogs and updates on a variety of Erowid projects. Please show your
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peace,
fire & earth

1. Some Ruminations and Tips on Tripping
   Erowid.org/psychoactives/basics/basics_article3.shtml
   
   The author of this essay is a professional editor, writer and event producer in his mid-fifties. He offers his perspective on traditional and postmodern uses of psychedelics for healing and self-exploration.
   
   
2. Carbogen Timeline
   Erowid.org/chemicals/carbogen/carbogen_timeline.php
   
   Highlights in the history of the deliberate study of carbon dioxide and carbogen (oxygen/carbon dioxide mixture) as inhalant therapy.
   
   
3. eScottology - "That Kind of Night"
   Erowid.org/columns/scotto/?m=200710
   
   New installment of the column by Scott O. Moore.
   
   
4. Dronabinol Vault
   Erowid.org/pharms/dronabinol/dronabinol.shtml
   
   The basics of a new vault of information for Dronabinol (delta-9-THC), including legal status, images, and links.
   
   
5. Pregabalin Vault
   Erowid.org/pharms/pregabalin/pregabalin.shtml
   
   The basics of a new vault for Pregabalin (Lyrica), including legal status and links.
   
   
6. Erythrina Vault
   Erowid.org/herbs/erythrina/erythrina.shtml
   
   The basics of a new herb vault for Erythrina species (Coral Tree).
   
   
7. New Image Vault Additions
   Ten new images were added, including:
   
   Generic Hydrocodone Tablets
   Erowid.orgpharms/show_image.php?i=hydrocodone/hydrocodone_tablet__i2005e0816_disp.jpg
   
   Periwinkle Plant
   Erowid.orgherbs/show_image.php?i=periwinkle/catharanthus_rosea_flower__i2007e0535_disp.jpg
   
   GHB Vials
   Erowid.orgchemicals/show_image.php?i=ghb/ghb_vial__i2006e1744_disp.jpg
   
   
8. Art Vaults
   Erowid.orgculture/art/
   
   October/November Featured Artist: Michael James Parisi
   Erowid.orgculture/art/artists_p/art_parisi_michaeljames.shtml
   
   
9. The Erowid Review, three reviews added, including:
   Erowid.orgreview/
   
   "Happy Hours: Alcohol in a Woman's Life", reviewed by Medevil
   Erowid.orglibrary/review/review.php?ID=251
   
   "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", reviewed by Lux
   Erowid.orglibrary/review/review.php?ID=252
   
   
10. 354 New Experience Reports
    Erowid.orgexperiences/exp.cgi?DateRange&Y1=2007&M1=09&D1=25&M2=10&D2=31
    
    One of the top rated experiences published was:
    "When the Sounds DiPT Down" (DiPT), by IndoleDreamStudies
    Erowid.orgexperiences/exp.php?ID=66377
    
    

For a more complete listing of What's New at Erowid go to:
Erowid.orgnew.php

Conducts laboratory testing of street Ecstasy tablets.

Between Sep 25 and Oct 31, results for six tablets were posted:
http://www.ecstasydata.org/results.php?A=Search&Y1=2007&M1=10

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