During cholera epidemics in 1831, 1848 and 1853, opium was heavily promoted and mixed with calomel (a mineral form of mercury chloride) to provide relief.
Source: Martin, B. (1996). Opium: A History.
| Drugs: | Opium (morphine, heroin, opioids) |
|---|---|
| Regions: | UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) |
| Topics: | Medicinal use of drugs |