The Treatment of Opium Addiction (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clinician’s window into treating opium addiction with practical, time-tested methods.

Opium addiction is explored through clinical notes and real case studies. The book outlines a structured approach that blends sedation, bromide use, and supportive therapies to ease withdrawal and restore health. It presents specific dosing, therapies, and the sequence of steps doctors used to help patients regain strength and normal function.

• Step-by-step treatment plans, including sedation and gradual morphine withdrawal.


• Descriptions of supportive therapies like bromide sodium, hot baths, electricity, and various medications.


• Observed patient progress, recovery timelines, and practical bedside considerations.


• An emphasis on patient empathy, humane care, and avoiding overly punitive restrictions.

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