[Cocaine: the historical aspects]

Clin Ter. 1992 Oct;141(10):259-67.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The habitual use of drugs acting on the human mental faculties is very ancient. An overview on the history of cocaine, from the pre-Colombian populations of South-America to our days, is reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Cocaine / history*
  • Europe
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, Ancient
  • Humans
  • South America
  • Substance-Related Disorders / history*

Substances

  • Cocaine