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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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Historical Context of Drug Legislation in London

This chapter explores the historical context of drug legislation in London, particularly the Defence of the Realm Act and the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1920. It delves into the societal anxieties that shaped these laws and examines the international pressures from treaties like the Hague Opium Convention.

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