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Don't be confused, there is a difference between drug types. Depressants slow you down, i.e., alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, etc. Stimulates, speed you up, i.e., caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, etc. Hallucinogens, (my favorite), open the doors of perception, i.e., marijuana, peyote, psilocybe,...

can anyone please explain what is Hermetic and who is Hermes? im so confused.. i've been reading about this and what i can conclude is that they are an occult teaching, originated from the concept of alchemist, who try to turn stones into gold; same concept as other mystical religion teaching.. :?: ...