The Drug Book
| Author | : Michael C. Gerald |
| Publisher | : Union Square & Co. |
| Total Pages | : 881 |
| Release | : 2013-09-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402792328 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402792328 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (328 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Drug Book written by Michael C. Gerald and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
