Drugs Collection (#7)

Portrait of Jack Gelber, taken during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Portrait of Peter Daubeny, during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

A group of people, including Jack Gelber and Peter Daubeny, involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction

Poster for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Jazz star Tubby Hayes was arrested by Scotland Yard Drug Squad at his home in Hans Road, Chelsea and taken to Chelsea Police station

Jonas Salk American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first successful polio vaccine

Pete Townshend (right) of British rock group The Who, pictured as he gives a press conference at Wardour Street, London on drugs

Mick Jagger of "The Rolling Stones"was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs
Mick Jagger of " The Rolling Stones" was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs at west Sussex quarter sessions

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10th May 1967 on their way to Chichester Crown Court for the hearing for drug offences.ÔÇ¿

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Jonatha Edwards launches an anti-drugs campaign at Durham Police Headquarters 26 September 1995

Crowds watch Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 on the steps of Chichester Crown Court when they leave court for the lunch break today, during the hearing for drug offences

Chris Jagger brother of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, and five others were remanded on bail on 21 December 1967 at Marlborough Magistrates Court after being arrested in the Kings Road

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger at the law courts to hear the appeal Brian Jones. 12 December 1967

Crowds wait throng around Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 outside Chichester Crown Court when they leave court during the lunch break today, during the hearing for drug offences

Members of the public filing into court to see Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 at Chichester Crown Court during the hearing for drug offences

Crowds wait to see Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Rolling Stones in Court on Drug Charges. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are mobbed by a huge crowd as they leave court during the lunch break today

Chris Jagger brother of Rolling Stones lMick Jagger, and five others were remanded on bail on 21 December 1967 at Marlborough Magistrates Court after being arrested in the Kings Road

Outside West London Magistrates Court, Rolling Stones Brian Jones getting into the car followed by Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola after being charged with being in possession of Indian Hemp

Members of the public waiting to go into court to see Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 at Chichester Crown Court during the hearing for drug offences

Rolling Stones: During Mick Jagger and Keith Richards drug case. Marianne Faithful pictured in a Chichester Hotel. June 1967

Outside West London Magistrates Court where Rolling Stones Brian Jones appeared with Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola charged with being in possession of Indian Hemp. 11 May 1967

Rolling Stones Guitarist Brian Jones appeared with Prince Stanilas Klossowski de Rowla at West London Magistrates Court today charged with being in possession of Indian Hemp

Mick Jagger of "The Rolling Stones"was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs
Mick Jagger of " The Rolling Stones" was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs at west Sussex quarter sessions

Crowds throng around Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 outside Chichester Crown Court when they leave court during the lunch break of the hearing for drug offences

Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones sneaks into The London Harley Street Nursing home after avoiding a prison sentence. 17th December 1967

Canadas disgraced gold medal winner Ben Johnson is hussled out of Korea after a drugs test proved positive

Rolling Stones, Keith Richards during the period of his drug trial with Mick Jagger in June 1967 P005487

Tommy Simpson sportsman of the year, Tommy Simpson spending his christmas away from his home in Belgium at his wifes parents farm at Sutton near Doncaster. Tommy Simpson with his two daughters Jane (3

Tommy Simpson, british cyclist, arriving at Ringway fom Belgium. July 1963 P011540

Clubbers get hot and sweaty enjoying a rave

Crowds throng around Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 outside Chichester Crown Court when they leave court during the lunch break today, during the hearing for drug offences.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician and scientistand Dr. Sahachiro Hata (1873 - 1938) prominent Japanese bacteriologist, working in Frankfort laboratory

Jason, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

SMOKING ACCESSORIES
A man wearing a ring and cufflinks shows off some extremely stylish smoking accessories, including an ashtray, lighter, cigarette case, pipe, candle holder &c Date: 1930s

A CIGARETTE AND A COFFEE
A young woman sits in a comfortable armchair, jacket over her shoulders, and enjoys a cigarette with her coffee. Date: 1940s

MY FIRST SMOKE (2 OF 2)
A young man has his first smoke from a pipe, but feels rather unwell as a result (2 of 2). Date: 1882

MY FIRST SMOKE (1 OF 2)
A young man enjoys his first smoke from a pipe (1 of 2). Date: 1882

IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDER
Carved ivory cigarette holders are fashionable... Date: 1930s

MAN LIGHTING CIGARETTE
A young man lights up a cigarette outside in the street Date: 1960s

CHOKED BY SMOKERS
A lady is choked by smokers as she walks along the pavement Date: 1843

LIGHTING HIS PIPE
While a young man smokes a very long pipe, his partner lights it with a hot coal from the stove Date: 1850

Persian coffee house 1856
Men and women smoking vapor Hookah flavored tobacco. Date: 1856

Turkish coffee house 1853
Turkish men seated on cushioned benches, along three sides, smoking the tchibouk or narghile. Date: 1853

Cartoons, Cigars -- all a matter of taste
Cartoons on the subject of cigars -- quality and preference, all a matter of taste. Date: 1879

Rolling cigars by hand at Copes factory, Liverpool
Hand-rolling cigars at Copes factory in Liverpool. Date: 1891

Father chides son for smoking while drinking port
A father chides his son for smoking while drinking his best port! Date: 1867

Smoking party in India
India; a smoking-party in Bengal Date: 1809

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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.