The Dark History of London’s Drug World
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The Evolution of Drug Perception in Britain
This chapter explores the transformation of British attitudes towards drugs from medicinal use to recreational culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines the interplay between social issues like poverty and the dependency on substances, alongside historical evidence of drug use throughout civilization. The discussion culminates in the context of World War I, highlighting the emergence of drug prohibition and its impact on societal perceptions of addiction.
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