Title

The history of 'medicinal specifics' as addiction cures in the United States.

Authors

White, William L.

Abstract

Presents an overview of the history of medicinal specifics as self-contained and complete curative agents in the U.S. Promotion of opiate-based medicine to women and children; Availability of cocaine-laced products; Two forms of products to cure alcohol-related problems; Media used for marketing products.

Subjects

UNITED States; PHARMACEUTICAL services; DRUG abuse treatment

Publication

Addiction, 2003, Vol 98, Issue 3, p261

ISSN

0965-2140

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1046/j.1360-0443.2003.00308.x