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.