HUM150 Mind Altering Substances in Ancient World

The point of this essay will be to highlight some of the negative aspects of psychotropics and then contrast that with their historical and future importance of study. In other words, make a statement about how mind altering substances can be negative (example: sugar and tobacco). Then make a positive statement which contrast (however) this with its relevance for academic study from a historical point of view (Shamans used psychotropic for healing). Lastly, argue (Thesis) for its importance for future research in mental disorders. (If you think they are not important for future study, you can also argue this.)