Overview of The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs Book

This title looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs, vaccines, cures and controversial medical treatments. It shines a light on the scientists, doctors and companies who brought the drugs to us. 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.

• Book Type :

Medicine & Health Sciences

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

• ISBN - 10 :

1402782640

• The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs Published On :

15 Aug 2013

• Resource:

Textbooks, Medicine & Health Sciences Books for Students, Teachers, Graudates, Professionals and all others

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