The Drug Book

From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Pharmacology
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Author: Michael C. Gerald ISBN: 9781402792328
Publisher: Sterling Publication: September 3, 2013
Imprint: Sterling Language: English
Author: Michael C. Gerald
ISBN: 9781402792328
Publisher: Sterling
Publication: September 3, 2013
Imprint: Sterling
Language: English

Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving, and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like alcohol, opium, and hemlock; the smallpox and the polio vaccines; homeopathic cures; and controversial medical treatments like ether, amphetamines, and Xanax—while shining a light on the scientists, doctors, and companies who brought them to us.

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Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving, and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like alcohol, opium, and hemlock; the smallpox and the polio vaccines; homeopathic cures; and controversial medical treatments like ether, amphetamines, and Xanax—while shining a light on the scientists, doctors, and companies who brought them to us.

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