The Absinthe Drinker by Viktor Oliva (1861–1928). Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen, which gave birth to the term "absinthism". [1] The chemical compound thujone, which is present in the spirit in trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects.By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in much of Europe ...
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