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Virtual chat: Chemistry and history behind Opium, Hashish & Co

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They produce pleasure, are addictive or able to cure: Some substances are multi-talented, but there is a fine line between harm and benefit. During a virtual ramble through Hartwich's collection of drugs, Julia Ecker (PR, D-CHAB) and Dr. Dominik Stämpfli (IPW) take a chemical and historical look behind the scenes at opium, hashish, betel and the mandrake, which might be well known among Harry Potter Fans. Take a look at our video “Rausch und Gift” on our YouTube channel Öffentlichkeitsarbeit D-CHAB. 

by Julia Ecker
Julia Ecker and Dominik Stämpfli show special exhibits from Hartwich's drug collection and chat about the history and chemical mode of action of opium, hashish, betel and the mandrake (Video: Julia Ecker, Oliver Renn).

Please note: The episode "Rausch und Gift" is the first of several episodes in a mini-series about the collection. It is hosted on the new external page Youtube channel of public relations at D-CHAB. Further videos in German and/or English on different topics of the collection, but also on research topics and events at D-CHAB will follow.