During an outbreak of the plague in London, physicians recommend tobacco as a disinfectant and even state that people who smoke tobacco regularly have lower rates of infections. Use spreads among the poor as well, despite high prices.
Source: Austin, G. A. et al. (1979). Perspectives on the history of psychoactive substance use. NIDA.
| Drugs: | Tobacco |
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| Regions: | UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) |
| Topics: | Medicinal use of drugs |
