2007-01-29 02:30:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Absinthe.
It is legal all across the European union and most of the world (except the US).
It is not hallucinogenic and never was.
It does not contain opiates and never did.
(thujone is not a hallucinogen or an opiate).
Unfortunately there are many myths about absinthe. While it was originally called hallucinogenic that was based on poor science and prohibitionist propaganda. Today we know that is not true, although it continues to be treated as fact.
2007-01-29 04:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ari 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absinthe was widely banned in the early 20th century but a 1991 EC* ruling made it legal once more right across the EC* member countries -- including Belgium.
You're right that it's hallucinogenic: the hallucinogen is called thujone. When they opted to legalise absinthe again, legislators said that thujone levels could be regulated more effectively these days.
EC* now the EU (European Union)
2007-01-29 03:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by phoenix2frequent 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure where in the world it is banned, Ive heard different stories about that. But, It is true that it is a hallucinogen. Users have described it as a euphoric feeling.
2007-01-29 02:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by silent*scream 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ab sinthe to give it its correct spelling is a bitter green anise liqueur containing extract of wormwood. It has hallucinogenic properties and is alleged to have inspired van gogh to cut his ear off. It has been banned for many years in many countries, a recent eu ruling allowed it back in the uk, some brands are as much as 80%abv.
2007-01-29 03:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by marmaduke9731 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It has been banned in lots of places - which might include Belgium,
I've had quite a bit on a night out and didn't hallucinate - but did have a killer hangover (I was mixing my drinks though!!)
2007-01-29 02:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by mark 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its banned in most countries as after drinking a few you tend to chew on the glass
2007-01-30 00:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pretty strong drink. It might be banned. I have never heard of this though.
2007-01-29 02:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ari is absolutely correct.
Anybody who tells you otherwise is ill informed and has probably never drunk it in their lives.
2007-01-29 05:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by Benski Sullivanovich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its banned in france because it contains wormwood which is hallucogenic, and app banned in belgium in 1906
2007-01-29 02:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by murphy 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Believe it or not you can buy it in Tescos in Prague.
2007-01-29 03:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋