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Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Toxicology
Public Health

Background:

The rise of polydrug use in urban settings.
Emergence of novel drug combinations and their associated risks.

Observation:

'T's and B's' (Talwin and pyribenzamine) emerged in Chicago in the early 1970s.
Users reported drug interactions, leading to slang terms like 'Toms and Bettys'.
By the late 1970s, T's and B's users constituted 10% of Chicago's treatment admissions.

Findings:

'T's and B's' use was associated with severe soft tissue damage and medical complications, including pulmonary hypertension.
The introduction of Talwin NX significantly reduced the abuse of T's and B's.
By 1983-84, demand for treatment for primary abuse of this combination neared zero.

Implications:

Demonstrates the dynamic nature of drug abuse trends and the impact of pharmaceutical interventions.
Highlights the severe health consequences of specific polydrug combinations.
Informs public health strategies for monitoring and mitigating emerging drug abuse patterns.