The General History of Drugs Volume Two Part Two

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Focusing on the early Renaissance, this volume explores the cultural and societal responses to drug use, including the witch hunts and the experimentation with opium. It delves into the evolving perceptions of coffee, tea, chocolate, and tobacco, highlighting their medicinal applications and the journey from rejection to acceptance. This comprehensive examination reveals how various cultures navigated the complexities of drug use during a transformative period in history.