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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Book Synopsis Drugs and Narcotics in History by : Roy Porter

Download or read book Drugs and Narcotics in History written by Roy Porter and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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