Stories
- Article
Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs
The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.
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Tripping for spiritualism and science
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
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Identifying skin lightening agents in cosmetics
Could your moisturiser be damaging your health? If it contains skin-lightening agents, the answer is yes. But this is an area where consumers definitely do not have the upper hand.
Catalogue
- Books
Principles of behavioral pharmacology / edited by Leslie L. Iversen, Susan D. Iversen and Solomon H. Snyder.
Date: 1977- Books
Animal behavior under the influence of psycho-active drugs : proceedings of a conference at the National Institute of Public Health, Bilthoven, on September 1, 1972.
Conference on Animal Behavior under the Influence of Psycho-active Drugs (1972 : Bilthoven, Netherlands)Date: [1972]- Books
Animal behaviour and drug action : Ciba Foundation symposium jointly with the Coordinating Committee for Symposia on Drug Action / editor for the Co-ordinating Committee Hannah Steinberg ; editors for the Ciba Foundation A. V. S. de Reuck and Julie Knight.
Date: 1964- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 4 ['Letter Book HSW Personal 2']
Date: Nov 1896 - Jan 1899Reference: WF/E/01/01/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Journals
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Pharmacology, biochemistry and behavior
Date: 1973-