Virginia Berridge on the history of drug control, Rolleston and the 'British System'
Virginia Berridge, professor of History at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, explains how the shaping of the UK drug control in the 20th Century was influenced by the US control system, and how the fact that many of the drug users were middle class and doctors created a disparity on policies.
20 Jan 2015Virginia Berridge, professor of History at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, explains how the shaping of the UK drug control in the 20th Century was influenced by the US control system, and how the fact that many of the drug users were middle class and doctors created a economic disparities on drug policies.
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