One Hundred Years of HeroinDavid Musto, Pamela Korsmeyer, Thomas W. Maulucci In 1898 Heroin, the Bayer trademark name for diacetylmorphine, was commercially introduced to every corner of the Earth. Contrary to common assertion, Heroin was not recommended for treatment of morphine or opium habits. Rather, Heroin filled a desperate need for a powerful cough suppressant. The leading causes of death at that time, tuberculosis and pneumonia, were linked to uncontrollable coughing. Heroin performed well in preliminary testing by the manufacturer and upon release was hailed for its effectiveness. |
Contents
One Hundred Years of Heroics | 23 |
Chapter 5 | 36 |
Heroin Politics and Policy under President Nixon | 39 |
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One Hundred Years of Heroin David Musto,Pamela Korsmeyer,Thomas W. Maulucci No preview available - 2002 |
One Hundred Years of Heroin David Musto,Pamela Korsmeyer,Thomas W. Maulucci No preview available - 2002 |