How medicine got it wrong: Heroin

How medicine got it wrong: Heroin

Author: The Nurses Report on America Out Loud May 9, 2026 Duration: 57:00
The Nurses Report with Ashley, Nicole, & David – Heroin was first synthesized in the late 19th century by scientists seeking to create a safer alternative to morphine. Initially marketed as a cough suppressant and a treatment for various ailments, the drug was touted as non-addictive. However, as history has shown, this was far from the truth. It is understood that the initial promotion of heroin helped us...

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