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'Mother's Little Helper' and the Development of Tranquilizers
This chapter discusses the concept of 'mothers little helper' mentioned in the Rolling Stones song. It explores the development of tranquilizers in the 1950s as a safer alternative to barbiturates. The new drug mentioned, Mapro-Barmate, was a muscle relaxant that helped people feel calm without causing them to fall asleep.
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