Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax

250 Milestones in the History of Drugs

Gerald Michael C.

Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like alcohol, opium and hemlock; the smallpox and the polio vaccines; homeopathic cures; and controversial medical treatments like ether, amphetamines and Xanax – while shining a light on the scientists, doctors and companies who brought them to us.

About the Author

Michael C. Gerald, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut and has served as Dean of the school. He was previously a consultant to the World Health Organization in Geneva. Formerly a member of the Board of Directors of the Patient Access Network Foundation, he has written more than 100 publications and five books, including "The Drug Book" (9781402782640), "The Poisonous Pen of Agatha Christie" (University of Texas Press), and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Prescription Drugs" (Alpha).

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