Stories
- Article
Drugs in Victorian Britain
Many common remedies were taken throughout the 19th century, with more people than ever using them. What was the social and cultural context of this development?
- Article
Drug sharing in desperate times
When Nicole was threatened with deportation, her mental health deteriorated. Now without a job, a passport or a doctor, she depends on others to send her their leftover anxiety drugs.
- Article
My ADHD titration diary
After her ADHD diagnosis, Verity Babbs wondered how well medication would work. Her diary details the controlled process of trying different doses, and how her body reacted.
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Why I don’t like prescribing sleeping pills
Sleeping pills often seem a simple option for aiding sleep or when dealing with anxiety, but there are many risks, and our anonymous GP is not afraid to say no to patients.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Drug book
Date: 1904 Oct-1916 DecReference: H64/B/17/001Part of: SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL {WOODSIDE HOSPITAL}- Archives and manuscripts
Department of Health Statistical Bulletin: prescriptions
Date: 1989-1998Reference: SA/DRS/B/3/4/12Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
PATIENTS' RECORDS: DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS BOOK
Date: 1904-1916Reference: H64/B/17Part of: SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL {WOODSIDE HOSPITAL}- Archives and manuscripts
DDU National Temperance Hospital
Date: 1991Reference: SA/DRS/B/1/126Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
New York City State Committee on Prescription Drug Misuse
Date: 1978Reference: SA/DRS/C/2/31aPart of: DrugScope