More mysteries of opium reveal'd: 300 years of opiates

Richard J. Miller*, Phuong B. Tran

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Abstract

This year is the 300th anniversary of the publication of one of the first books written about opiates and their subjective effects. Since that time the influence of opiates in Western society has grown enormously, as has our knowledge of the mechanisms by which these drugs produce their effects. Wars have been fought over the use of opiates and the economies of several countries depend on their production. In this article, some aspects of the history and effects of opiates on the arts in particular are explored.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)299-304
Number of pages6
JournalTrends in Pharmacological Sciences
Volume21
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

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