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Hamilton investigates the marine biology of hallucinogenic fish poisoning and sea sponges. After exploring the unique compound found in a type of sea sponge, Hamilton travels to Réunion to investigate how reef fish biomagnify toxic microalgae to become psychoactive.

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In Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, join Hamilton Morris as he investigates the extraordinary chemistry, scientific history, and societal impact of the world's most misunderstood psychoactive substances. From laboratory experiments to complex organic syntheses, discover the fascinating science, neuroscience, and chemical engineering behind these incredible molecules.

This film was first broadcast: 2016

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20 Comments

@MitchTroutman 2 months ago

I love that someone gave Hamilton a film crew, lab, and plane tickets for years. This was the most mysterious episode because we don't even really know what he was chasing...it was many different fish.

@WeirdRoamingWolf 3 months ago

This is the Vice we know and loved.

@angledmoose 3 months ago

should i have a 5th fish head?
"is anyone sleeping near him tonight?" 😂

@TheJoeFarter 3 months ago

"Even though I woke up screaming twice, it wasn't that bad". Yup, thats someone who's done a lot of psychs. Can relate.

@ebutuoyYT 3 months ago

Fuxked up on fish, I’m floating freely, I nibbled a bit of cod, now I’m feeling rather odd.

@Steve-jn1ig 3 months ago

That fish had a friggin mustache😂

@chucofilms915 3 months ago

Jim Carreys sons hair was wild 😂

@Surfingmushroomomnist 3 months ago

I like how this is a re-upload yet it feels new

@alestosovsky8090 3 months ago

Hamilton sucking down a plateful of fish heads and then ending up washed up on a beach is next level! 🤣

@frostbite4954 3 months ago

Damn that dude has one heck of a haircut.

@ThatHueyFreeman 3 months ago

Im just surprised hamilton floated at all😂

@humbledjames8076 3 months ago

SpongeBob now makes sense, it’s just the visions some dude got after indulging in this sponge with his buddy Bob!!!

@BarbecueBigfootWV 3 months ago

I love how indecisive chameleon movements are sometimes haha

@Cinrea13 3 months ago

i like to imagine these videos were recorded back to back and he's just been on this massive spiritual/scientific journey the past week

@Phoenixbeats89 3 months ago

5:09 did I just see a Fish with a mustache smiling at me ???

@Tha_Grime_Minister 2 weeks ago

gotta respect how Hamilton can sleep in any conditions or in any uncomfortable position lol what a trooper!

@jeffjones6497 3 months ago (edited)

“I would have to impale small fish with a trident to find out.” 😂

Been a fan of you for so many years now, Hamilton! I’m a therapist and your journalism has greatly inspired how I engage with clients surrounding these topics. Glad to see your curiosity is still on fire.