Drugged: The Science and Culture Behind Psychotropic Drugs by Richard J. Miller

Drugged: The Science and Culture Behind Psychotropic Drugs

Richard J. Miller

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This book is ideal for intellectually curious readers who enjoy exploring the profound intersections of science, history, and culture through compelling narratives about humanity's complex relationship with mind-altering substances.

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"Morphine," writes Richard J. Miller, "is the most significant chemical substance mankind has ever encountered." So ancient that remains of poppies have been found in Neolithic tombs, it is the most effective drug ever discovered for treating pain...

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