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'''Ann Shulgin''' (born March 22, 1931) is an American author and the widow of chemist and psychopharmacologist [[Alexander Shulgin]]. She is best known for her work in the field of [[psychedelic]] and [[psychopharmacology]], particularly in relation to the testing and research of substances synthesized by her husband.
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== Early Life and Education ==
[[File:Shulgin_ann_2011_hanna_jon.jpg|thumb|right|Ann Shulgin in 2011]]
Ann Shulgin was born in Wellington, New Zealand. She moved to the United States at a young age and pursued her education in the field of [[psychology]]. She obtained her degree from the [[University of California, Berkeley]].


== Career ==
'''Ann Shulgin''' (March 22, 1931 – July 9, 2022) was an American author and researcher known for her work in the field of [[psychedelic therapy]]. She was the wife of [[Alexander Shulgin]], a renowned chemist and pharmacologist, and co-authored several books with him on the subject of [[psychoactive substances]].
Ann Shulgin's career has been largely intertwined with her husband's work. She has been involved in the research and testing of psychedelic substances, often serving as a research consultant. She has also co-authored several books with her husband, including ''[[PiHKAL]]'' and ''[[TiHKAL]]'', which detail their experiences and insights on the use of psychedelic substances.


== Contributions to Psychopharmacology ==
==Early life==
Ann Shulgin's contributions to the field of psychopharmacology are significant. She has been involved in the testing and research of numerous substances synthesized by her husband. Her work has provided valuable insights into the effects and potential therapeutic uses of these substances.
Ann Shulgin was born Ann Carol Gotlieb in Wellington, [[New Zealand]], to American parents. Her father was a diplomat, and as a result, she spent much of her early life traveling and living in various countries. She eventually settled in the [[United States]], where she pursued her education and career.


== Personal Life ==
==Career==
Ann Shulgin was married to Alexander Shulgin until his death in 2014. They shared a common interest in the field of psychopharmacology and worked together on numerous research projects and publications.
Ann Shulgin worked as a lay therapist in the 1970s and 1980s, utilizing [[psychedelic substances]] in therapeutic settings. She believed in the potential of these substances to facilitate deep psychological healing and personal growth. Her work often focused on the use of [[MDMA]] and other entactogens in therapy.


== Publications ==
===Collaboration with Alexander Shulgin===
Ann Shulgin has co-authored several books with her husband, including:
Ann Shulgin met [[Alexander Shulgin]] in the late 1970s, and the two married in 1981. Together, they explored the effects of various psychoactive compounds, documenting their findings in a series of books. Their most notable works include ''[[PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story]]'' and ''[[TiHKAL: The Continuation]]'', which detail the synthesis, effects, and potential therapeutic uses of numerous psychoactive substances.
* ''[[PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story]]''
* ''[[TiHKAL: The Continuation]]''


== See Also ==
==Publications==
* [[Alexander Shulgin]]
Ann Shulgin co-authored several influential books with her husband, contributing to the understanding of [[psychedelics]] and their applications in therapy. Her writings often emphasized the importance of set and setting, as well as the ethical considerations involved in psychedelic therapy.
* [[Psychopharmacology]]
* [[Psychedelic drug]]


== References ==
==Legacy==
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Ann Shulgin is remembered as a pioneer in the field of psychedelic therapy. Her work, alongside that of her husband, has had a lasting impact on the study and application of psychoactive substances in therapeutic contexts. She is celebrated for her contributions to the understanding of the human psyche and the potential for psychedelics to aid in healing and personal development.


== External Links ==
==Related pages==
* [http://www.shulginresearch.org/home/ The Shulgin Research Institute]
* [[Alexander Shulgin]]
* [[Psychedelic therapy]]
* [[MDMA]]
* [[PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story]]
* [[TiHKAL: The Continuation]]


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Latest revision as of 11:30, 15 February 2025

American author and psychedelic researcher



Ann Shulgin in 2011

Ann Shulgin (March 22, 1931 – July 9, 2022) was an American author and researcher known for her work in the field of psychedelic therapy. She was the wife of Alexander Shulgin, a renowned chemist and pharmacologist, and co-authored several books with him on the subject of psychoactive substances.

Early life[edit]

Ann Shulgin was born Ann Carol Gotlieb in Wellington, New Zealand, to American parents. Her father was a diplomat, and as a result, she spent much of her early life traveling and living in various countries. She eventually settled in the United States, where she pursued her education and career.

Career[edit]

Ann Shulgin worked as a lay therapist in the 1970s and 1980s, utilizing psychedelic substances in therapeutic settings. She believed in the potential of these substances to facilitate deep psychological healing and personal growth. Her work often focused on the use of MDMA and other entactogens in therapy.

Collaboration with Alexander Shulgin[edit]

Ann Shulgin met Alexander Shulgin in the late 1970s, and the two married in 1981. Together, they explored the effects of various psychoactive compounds, documenting their findings in a series of books. Their most notable works include PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story and TiHKAL: The Continuation, which detail the synthesis, effects, and potential therapeutic uses of numerous psychoactive substances.

Publications[edit]

Ann Shulgin co-authored several influential books with her husband, contributing to the understanding of psychedelics and their applications in therapy. Her writings often emphasized the importance of set and setting, as well as the ethical considerations involved in psychedelic therapy.

Legacy[edit]

Ann Shulgin is remembered as a pioneer in the field of psychedelic therapy. Her work, alongside that of her husband, has had a lasting impact on the study and application of psychoactive substances in therapeutic contexts. She is celebrated for her contributions to the understanding of the human psyche and the potential for psychedelics to aid in healing and personal development.

Related pages[edit]