What Drugs Did Housewives Used to Take?: A Look at Mid-Century Pharmacology
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In 1966, the Rolling Stones' song "Mother's Little Helper" brought public attention to the use of tranquilizers by women, revealing that the serene image of the 1950s housewife was often maintained with pharmacological assistance. The song underscored a complex social and medical history, exploring what drugs did housewives used to take to cope with the pressures of domestic life.
