How medicine got it wrong: Heroin

Cultural Wars | America Out Loud News · May 9, 2026 · 57m

The Nurses Report with Ashley, Nicole, & David – Heroin was first synthesized in the late 19th century by scientists seeking to create a safer alternative to morphine. Initially marketed as a cough suppressant and a treatment for various ailments, the drug was touted as non-addictive. However, as history has shown, this was far from the truth. It is understood that the initial promotion of heroin helped us...