Drugs Collection

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) raises his hand as he easily wins the race from the chasing pack

Robbie Fowler coke snorting goal celebration April 1999 during the match against Everton weby

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) breaks away from the chasing pack, including the USAs Carl Lewis (#3) and Great Britains Linford Christie (#4)

The Pharmacy, 1912 artwork
The Pharmacy (1912). Oil painting by the Swiss artist Marius Borgeaud (1861-1924) titled La Pharmacie (The Pharmacy). The signature and date (1912) are at lower left

Athlete physiology, artwork
Athlete physiology. Computer artwork of a male athlete, with enlargements to show the important physiological enhancements typical of most athletes

Caffeine drug molecule
Caffeine. Computer model of a molecule of the alkaloid, stimulant and legal drug caffeine. Caffeine is most often consumed in drinks like tea and coffee

Police evidence bags for illegal drugs
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Montreal Pharmacy, Canada. Allegedly (according to this card) the largest (and most luxiously appointed) of its kind in the world!

No Smoking, Ladies
This West End restaurant was one of the first to reserve tables for non-smokers after objections were raised. These three ladies disobey the notice on their table

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Boots advertisement, 1913
Advertisement for Boots the Chemists from 1913, offering Drugs, Gifts and Your ideals realised. Date: 1913

Woman Smoking 1940S
A young housewife exhales a stream of smoke as she takes a break from her household tasks. By the end of World War Two, nearly half of the women in Britain had a smoking habit

Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrival at court on drugs charges in Chichester. 10th May 1967

Anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, AFM
Drug-DNA complexes. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of plasmids (blue) of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bound to the anti-cancer drug ditercalinium

Old & New Pipes / Heath
The old way of smoking a pipe & the new way: an upright Georgian gent smokes his long stemmed clay pipe while a semi-recumbent Regency fop, puffs away on his hookah

Cigars Label
Cigar label for Havana cigars manufactured by M Valle in Cuba

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones leaves brixton jail driving along the private road Jebb Avenue in a Rolls Bentley following the groups drugs case trial against him and Keith Richards

Gentlemen Smoking Cigars
A languid group of Victorian gentlemen smoking cigars in front of the fire

John Bews shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands
John Bew, Wholesale & Retail Tobacco & Cigar Merchant, and Ship Insurance Agent -- his shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands, with a female assistant standing in the doorway. Date: circa 1905

Doctor writing prescription
Doctor writing a prescription. Historical artwork taken from " The Dentist" by Pietro Longhi (1702- 1785)

Paclitaxel drug molecule
Paclitaxel. Computer model of a molecule of the drug paclitaxel. It is sold under the brand name Taxol. It is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancers

A Smoking Party C. 1825
A gentlemens smoking party

Lighting a Cigarette
A monochrome woman lights her cigarette from a candle in a red and black interior

Smoking & Jazzing / Pan
Jazzing

Tobacco Ban Threat
Beware, Mr Smoker, your turn is next ! - a prophetic satire from the Prohibition Era in America

Raleigh Smoking
Sir Walter Raleigh, credited with bringing the tobacco habit to Britain, enjoys his pipe

European Pipes
Pipes from various parts of Europe - Norway, France, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Bohemia and Greece [for details see the text]

Raleighs Pipes
His pipes and tobacco pouch

Detail of lid and interior of Hospital Pannier with instruments
3028305 -Detail of lid and interior of Hospital Pannier with instruments; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Cartoon commenting on the widespread use of opiates - a sick baby is left alone crying in her crib
5308818 Cartoon commenting on the widespread use of opiates - a sick baby is left alone crying in her crib, whilst her parents are away using opiates

Portrait of Samuel Hahnemann, 19th century (watercolour press)
7272459 Portrait of Samuel Hahnemann, 19th century (watercolour press); (add.info.: Samuel Hahnemann father of homeopathy (1755-1843) in a 19th century watercolor press.); Fototeca Gilardi.

Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725
536422 Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725. Translation from the French by physician to Louis XIV. Copperplate engraving; (add.info.: Mummies and embalming)

The Druggist, using pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
538125 The Druggist, using pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving)
8646722 Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869
5311081 Cartoon illustration from Punch Magazine; illustrating Tobacco as a consolation for the poor. 1869; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

I Physic You All, 1875
1574459 I Physic You All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a doctor with a scale and drugs)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving)
8646723 Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

A cartoon depicting a pharmacist making up a prescription, 19th century
5310985 A cartoon depicting a pharmacist making up a prescription, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for a patent medicine with a battle scene titled "Custer's last fight", 1880
1575441 Advertisement for a patent medicine with a battle scene titled "Custer's last fight", 1880; (add.info)

The Elixir of Life (litho)
8661045 The Elixir of Life (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elixir of Life)

Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands
527483 Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis, used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative
539165 Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis, used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. 19th century (lithograph); (add.info)

French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print)
538128 French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print); (add.info.: In foreground a boy uses pestle and mortar to grind ingredients)

New Mexico Drugs II
Bethany Young

last supper
Adam Wasilewski

Chirurgia, 1497. Creator: Johann Gruninger
Chirurgia, 1497. Illustration from "Das buch der cirurgia" (The book of surgery) by German surgeon Hieronymus Brunschwig

John Hervey, the seventh Marquess of Bristol, leaves St Marys Hospital in Paddington, London. 4th February 1995

Owbridges Lung Tonic - early 20th century advert
3786308 Owbridges Lung Tonic - early 20th century advert; (add.info.: Owbridges Lung Tonic - early 20th century advert. Caption: Stop thief! Stop theif)

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"From the 1988 Seoul Olympics to police evidence bags, they have left an indelible mark on our society. The Mens 100m Final at the Seoul Olympics serves as a stark reminder of the controversy surrounding performance-enhancing substances. Meanwhile, in the world of art, 'The Pharmacy' artwork from 1912 depicts the role drugs play in our lives and their impact on human physiology. Even everyday substances like caffeine can be considered drugs, as depicted by the intricate molecular structure. However, not all drug-related images are positive; police evidence bags serve as a grim reminder of illegal substances that plague our communities. In Montreal Pharmacy, Canada, we witness how they can regulated and dispensed for medicinal purposes. On a different note, cannabis seed packets sold at Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt highlight changing attitudes towards marijuana. While smoking has been associated with various forms of drug use throughout history, it is essential to remember that "No Smoking" signs were put in place to protect public health. Opium Poppy Scarlet showcases nature's contribution to pharmaceuticals but also reminds us of its potential dangers when misused. Lastly, Woman Smoking from the 1940s captures a snapshot of societal norms and attitudes towards smoking during that era. Drugs continue to shape our world – whether through athletic scandals or artistic interpretations – raising questions about their benefits and consequences.