Drug Book, The: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs (Sterling Milestones) by Michael C. Gerald (31-Jul-2013) Hardcover
Language: French
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Publisher: Sterling; 1 edition (31 July 2013)
Published: May 15, 2012
Description:
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.