Absinthe
Does absinthe have the same effects as marijuana?
4.2 (20)
32 mins
Discover the fascinating history of absinthe, from its invention as a medicinal tonic to its later association with madness and violence. Explore the scientific discoveries that debunked myths about its psychoactive properties and how the drink survived a global ban.
Ep 1:
Why Did Absinthe Become Popular in the 1800s?
Ep 2:
Does Absinthe Really Cause Hallucinations?
Discussions (13)
Tim
Level 2 · 8 mo agoMan, the wine industry really played dirty with the Lanfray case! He drinks liters of wine yet absinthe takes the fall? 😈 Fascinating to see how bad science and corporate greed fueled that total ban!
Georgia
Level 9 · 8 mo agoI could use a Green Hour after chasing my three and five year old all day! 🤣 It’s crazy how they blamed the drink for everything. My husband and I tried it once and just got a buzz, no hallucinations.
Bradford
Level 4 · 9 mo agoIt’s funny how people still think thujone makes you trip.
