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The Museum Of Drugs is the world's leading authority on the history of substance use. It is home to a vast collection of artefacts revealing the hidden history of substance use and societal reaction prior to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, U.K. The Museum explores human relationships with substances, charting a story of polarisation, from acceptance and tolerance through to fear, moral panic and prohibition.

Aims of

l to provide a showcase for items housed by the Museum, alongside articles of research into their historical significance

l to provide an educational resource for scholars interested in the historical context of substance use and associated matters

l to further the development of the Museum's collection and to bring the subject matter to the attention of a wider audience

l to explore historical inaccuracies, moral panics and prejudices that have dominated societal understanding of substances and the people who use them

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The History of Sensationalist Novels, a new exhibition. Click on the image to the left.

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Recommended books to read in your scholarly room. Click on the image to the left

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Recommended film reels. Visit our movie store.Click on the image to the left


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