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The Dark History of London’s Drug World

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Drug Availability and Regulation in 1920s London

This chapter examines the availability and perception of drugs in London during the 1920s, revealing that despite regulatory efforts, drugs were still accessible. It highlights the limited usage among small groups and reflects on the relative absence of drug problems compared to later decades, questioning the effectiveness of past policies.

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