| Description |
xx, 298 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-288) and index. |
| Summary |
Presents a history of the American tranquilizer culture, from the introduction of Miltown in the 1950s, to the development of Valium in the 1960s, to the current post-9/11 uses of Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin, focusing on abuses and addiction problems. |
| Subject |
Tranquilizing drugs -- United States -- History.
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Antipsychotic drugs -- United States -- History.
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| ISBN |
046502520X |
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9780465025206 |
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