Medical History of Cocaine

Medical History of Cocaine

The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy has reported that even though it is illegal to use recreational cocaine, almost five million North Americans use it each year, leading to more than 550,000 yearly trips to emergency rooms. From the 1860s through 1922,...
Medical History of Cocaine

Houdini’s Appendix

Harry Houdini was probably the most famous escape artist, magician, and stunt performer of all time. He was short at five feet, five inches, stocky and bow-legged, with a sharp chin, bright blue eyes and curly black hair. He usually appeared in a long coat and tie,...