Drugs That Changed Our Minds

A fascinating narrative history of our major psychotropic drugs and the way in which they have shaped us from the author of Opening Skinner's Box.

Reviews

'A profound and essential look at a phenomenon of our times. Meticulously researched, The Drugs That Changed Our Minds is also a deeply moving personal investigation into the drugs so many of us rely upon for our survival. Slater is much more than a trusted guide: she's a brave and eloquent companion who doesn't shy away from controversy. You'll be talking and thinking about The Drugs That Changed Our Minds long after you've read it.' -- Terri Cheney, author of the New York Times bestseller Manic
'In this ambitious undertaking, psychologist Slater applies vigorous research and intimate reflection to the issues involved with treating mental suffering...highly compelling' * Kirkus *
'Weaving together the history of psychopharmacology and her personal experience as a patient, Slater offers readers a candid and compelling glimpse at life on psychiatric drugs and the science behind them. Intriguing and instructive.' * Booklist *
'Psychologist Slater runs through the checkered history of psychopharmacology and mental illness treatments while sharing her own battle with depression and medication in this ambitious work . . . Slater offers many insights here, and her moving personal story truly illuminates the triumphs and shortcomings of psychotropic drugs.' * Publishers Weekly *
'Slater, a writer and psychologist, takes a skeptical yet compassionate approach to the history of Psychopharmacology...the result is a vivid and thought-provoking synthesis' -- Lidija Haas * Harper's Magazine *
'the messy history and brave future of psychotropic drugs...Slater sifts through the remedies one in five Americans relies on but knows little about - even breaking into an abandoned asylum in her quest' * O Magazine *
'A capacious and rigorous history...The real strength of this book comes from Slater's very particular position. She is patient and psychologist, part of the first wave of people who were prescribed Prozac in the 1980s.' * New York Times *