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Episode 3.7. Psychotropic Drugs in Nineteenth Century France
Episode 3.7. Psychotropic Drugs in Nineteenth Century France
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Nineteenth century France was a “nation on drugs”: psychotropic drugs were widely used and easily accessible for everything from everyday pain and mental issues to surgeries and brothel visits. This week, we talk to Dr Sara Black about the rise of Opium, Morphine, Cocaine, Ether, Chloroform, and Hashish—how they were researched and normalized until they were used by most of the country. We’re talking medical history, obstetrics, aphrodisiacs, psychiatric care, recreational use, philosophy and more. Dr Black’s new book is Drugging France: Mind-Altering Medicine in the Long Nineteenth Century.
Released:
Aug 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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