D.M. Turner (5 October 1962 - 31 December 1996) was a psychedelic explorer, self-monikered 'psychonaut' and author who wrote two books on psychoactives. His most prominent book, The Essential Psychedelic Guide was the first of its kind and is considered a seminal reference on the subjective effects of various psychoactive and hallucinogenic mind-altering substances. Though not considered a 'serious' scientist, his work and minor fame did much to bring exposure to then more obscure psychedelics into the mainstream. Turner's 'research' delved heavily into combinations of various psychedelics and their synergistic, and occasionally horrific effects. October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (279th in Leap years). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

His other book, Salvinorin addressed a singular substance, and while subject to Turner's as usual dubious writing skills, remains one of few texts on Salvia Divinorum to date.

Turner died on New Year's Eve 1996 after injecting an unknown quantity of Ketamine and falling asleep in a bathtub.

Writings

• The Essential Psychedelic Guide. Turner, D.M. 1994. (ISBN 0-9642636-1-0)
• Salvinorin: The Psychedelic Essence of Salvia Divinorum. Turner, D.M. 1996. (ISBN 0-9642636-2-9)

External links

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D. M. Turner

• D.M. Turner: 1962-1997
• Brief biography at Erowid.org
  • In Memory of D.M.Turner
  • Online version of The Essential Psychedelic Guide hosted at Erowid
  • Erowid Review of The Essential Psychedelic Guide by JF
• Interview with Elizabeth Gips, the only interview D.M. Turner ever gave
• Further Explorations : Where Do We Go From Here?