Truth Serum: The History of Scopolamine
Truth Serum: The History of Scopolamine In 1916, a Texas obstetrician named Dr. Robert House administered Scopolamine, a drug derived from the Nightshade family, to a patient in labor. This drug was commonly used for sedation during childbirth as it alleviated pain while maintaining consciousness, inducing a kind of “twilight sleep.” During the procedure, Dr. …