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Drugs, Colonialism and Criminalization: Pre-1900s
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This chapter discusses the medicinal history of opium pre 1900s, as well as the opium trade in the context of colonialism. Morphine, the banning of opiates, and the Indian act are also discussed.
Contributors
Susan C. Boyd
Susan C. Boyd is a scholar/activist and distinguished professor at the University of Victoria. She has authored several articles and books on drug issues, including Busted: An Illustrated History of Drug Prohibition in Canada. She was a member of the federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. She is a long-time activist who collaborates with groups that advocate for the end of drug prohibition and for the establishment of diverse services.
