Drugs, music, and ideology: a social pharmacological interpretation of the Acid House Movement.
The International journal of the addictions October 1, 1992 T Lyttle, M Montagne
In the summer of 1988, Acid House music concerts emerged in British cities, triggering a media frenzy of misinformation about a supposed drug craze. The music was banned from pop charts, radio, television, and retail outlets. While some psychoactive substances were bought, sold, and consumed at these events, drug use does not appear to have been extensive. The drumming aspect of Acid House music seems instrumental in producing altered states of consciousness at a physiological level. The social setting of events further enhances these responses. Acceptance by subcultural groups may depend on media exposure and societal reactions, especially if authoritarian suppression amplifies the music's political or ideological aspects.