Word: anti-drug
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...condemnation stems somewhat from the anti-drug pronouncement of one particularly well-thought-of Indian religious ascetic, Avatar Meher Baba. American psychedelists had appealed to this guru for spiritual advice even some journeying to India "forever," for "the Truth," as part of a widespread LSD-nick Orientalism. But it was ironic, Cohen writes, that, "encouraged by the apparent fit of the Eastern metaphors (for hallucinogenic mystical experiences), the psychedelic vanguard overlooked the fact that Eastern spiritual leaders had consistently dissuaded their disciples from using drugs for spiritual advancement...
...most serious and most unfortunate incident of the conference was the withdrawal of the delegation of the United States. Utterly unchallengeable is the statement that the delegation, by its boldness, directness and devotion, has given supreme impetus to the whole anti-drug campaign. No voice was raised, and indeed I believe no voice can be raised, against the justice of the principles enunciated by the American delegation. The only question is as to the moment when they can be realized. The American delegation contended for immediate action. Other delegations felt time was required. Without taking a position between...