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Sex & Scandal in 1920s Soho

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

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The Rise of Drug Regulation and Medical Miracles in Early 20th Century

This chapter examines the permissive drug laws under the Defence of the Realm Act, emphasizing the initial acceptance of opioids and cocaine as medical breakthroughs. It reveals the troubling shift in public perception as the adverse effects of these substances became increasingly apparent.

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