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“Medicinal Purposes” – pharmacists and liquor in Victorian Canada
“Medicinal Purposes” – pharmacists and liquor in Victorian Canada
“Medicinal Purposes” – pharmacists and liquor in Victorian Canada
Saturday 4th March 2023
Historian Dan Malleck discusses Victorian Ontario's pharmacy liquor laws and their implications for modern drug policies on People First Radio.
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Imagine a time when your local pharmacist could also be your go-to for a bottle of whiskey. In this episode of People First Radio, historian Dan Malleck takes us back to Victorian Ontario, where pharmacists played a surprising role in the sale of alcohol. As a historian of medicine at Brock University and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies, Malleck offers a captivating look at how liquor laws were intertwined with medical practices of the time.
He explains how pharmacists navigated the murky waters between medicinal and recreational use of alcohol, shedding light on the importance of licensing and regulation. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a conversation that brings to light parallels with today's drug policies and the ongoing debate about safe access to substances. Malleck's insights provide valuable lessons for modern-day challenges in drug distribution and safety. If you're curious about how history can inform current practices, this episode is a must-listen.