Drugs and Narcotics in History

Drugs and Narcotics in History
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 052158597X
ISBN-13 : 9780521585972
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Synopsis Drugs and Narcotics in History by : Roy Porter

A collection of essays exploring the complex history of drugs and narcotics throughout historyfrom ancient Greece to the present dayshows that such substances were sought originally as healing agents, both within and without the medical profession. However, the mood- and mind-altering characteristics of some have led to the widespread abuse and legal controls we see today.

Catalogue of the California State Library

Catalogue of the California State Library
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Total Pages : 1000
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ISBN-10 : SRLF:AA0002067791
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Synopsis Catalogue of the California State Library by : California State Library