Drugs from the Good Ol' Days
Jackassory1982
Published
07/14/2009
Perhaps there really was a little less stress - everyone was fucked up beyond reason.
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Between 1890 and 1910, heroin was sold as a less addictive form of morphine. At some point, it was even recommended to treat the usual cough, but only in children. -
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Benzedrine (racemic amphetamine) inhalers were available in the U.S. until the mid 50s, and they were so appreciated that even airlines gave them to passengers to treat discomfort when the plane was taking off and landing. -
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Wines with cocaine were by all standards not uncommon. It was recommended for health reasons - a glass after each meal, and for the children, just a half glass of course. -
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Under the weather? Have some cocaine. -
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These cocaine toothache drops were absolute miracle drugs, and they cured aches almost instantly and they also came with a bonus: after taking them, children were always happier. -
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One of the more appreciated wines was the Mariani Wine. It was so good, that pope Leo XIII never left the house without a bottle of it. He even awarded the producer with Vatican's Gold Medal. -
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I rest my case. -
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Stickney and Poors sold this syrup that helped babies sleep well; and if the opium inside wasn't enough, then the 46% ALCOHOL would definitely do the trick. -
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Vapor-OL (opium) Treatment provided a unique way of smoking opium. You were provided with a pretty volatile liquid that went in a sort of frying pan, heated by a small kerosen lamp placed under the pan. -
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National Vaporizer Vapor-OL (opium) Treatment no. 6 for asthma -
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Collicky baby? This soothing syrup containing 65 miligrams of morphine per fluid ounce will give you some peace and quite for a day or five.
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