Thomas Hager, author and historian of medicine and science joins us to discuss his latest book, “Ten Drugs. How Plants, Powders and Pills have shaped the History of Medicine.” Opioids, which form the core of Hager’s book, will be of particular interest to us as the epidemic of its abuse rages on. According to the author this isn’t the first time this has happened.  Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.

<p>Thomas Hager, author and historian of medicine and science joins us to discuss his latest book, &ldquo;Ten Drugs. How Plants, Powders and Pills have shaped the History of Medicine.&rdquo; Opioids, which form the core of Hager&rsquo;s book, will be of particular interest to us as the epidemic of its abuse rages on. According to the author this isn&rsquo;t the first time this has happened.&nbsp; Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.</p>

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