Cocaine

(Part of the Studies in Industry and Society Series)

by Joseph F. Spillane

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Winner of the Addiction Book Award from the Society for the Study of Addiction

In 1884 American physicians discovered the anesthetic value of cocaine, and over the next three decades this substance derived from the coca plant became so popular that it became, ironically, a public health problem. Demand exceeded supply; abuse proliferated. The black market produced a legendary underground of cocaine fiends. As attempts at regulation failed,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0801871166

ISBN13:9780801871160

Release Date:August 2002

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.7"

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Addiction & Recovery Americas History Medical Medical Books Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Government Public Affairs & Policy Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Sociology Substance Abuse

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